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Yield chasing happens when an investor moves toward higher-returning assets without giving the added risk equal attention. It often becomes more visible when safer investments offer modest income and the larger percentage starts to dominate the decision.
A government bond may yield 4%, while a lower-rated corporate bond offers 9%. The additional return may reflect a greater chance of default, weaker liquidity, longer maturity, or larger price swings.
Yield chasing can appear in bonds, dividend shares, private credit, and crypto. Comparing the credit quality, liquidity, and structure behind the yield gives a more useful picture than comparing the percentages alone.
