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Bonds Quotes

Sharp lines on credit, risk, and fixed-income investing.

This set of bonds quotes ranges from dry financial observation to outright dismissal, capturing how differently people view fixed income compared with equities. One line even jokes that bonds beat diamonds as a preferred gift, poking fun at how unglamorous the asset class can feel. For more on how ratings shape these opinions, see our Credit Rating page.

Today, credit rating agencies rate companies, countries and bonds.

Quotes by Mike Fitzpatrick

Equities are boring; bonds are disgusting.

Quotes by Jeremy Grantham

Gentlemen prefer bonds.

Quotes by Andrew Mellon

The credit quality of junk bonds varies widely.

Quotes by Alex Berenson

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these bonds quotes say about investing?
They capture a range of attitudes, from treating bonds as a dull but sensible choice to outright calling them unappealing compared to stocks.
Is there a quote about credit ratings?
Yes, one notes that agencies rate companies, countries, and bonds alike, tying individual bonds to a much wider credit system, a theme explored further on our Credit page.
Do any quotes mention risk in the bond market?
One line points out that junk bonds vary widely in credit quality, a reminder that not all bonds carry the same level of risk.
Are these quotes serious or humorous?
Both, one plays on the classic phrase about gentlemen and diamonds by swapping in bonds instead, adding some humor to the topic.
What other financial topics pair well with bonds quotes?
Check out our Credit Rating collection for more on how bonds get evaluated.

Several quotes here also touch on how uneven bond quality can be, noting that junk bonds in particular carry a wide range of risk. That variability is part of why bonds get called both boring and disgusting in the same breath, a contradiction worth sitting with if you enjoy our Boring and Disgusting collections.