Strategist Claims Energy Stocks Are the Modern Equivalent of Bonds
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 17 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Portfolio Performance: The traditional 60% stocks and 40% bonds portfolio is up approximately 11% as of late 2025, primarily driven by strong stock market performance.
Positive Trend: This marks the third consecutive year of positive returns for the 60/40 portfolio, following a challenging period in 2022 when both stocks and bonds experienced significant declines.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
