At a glance, we can see and compare the returns of various fixed income classes, along with a 10-year summary looking at their returns and volatility. The quilt chart shows that similar to equities, there is no single fixed income instrument that has consistently outperformed over the last 10 years. While fixed income typically have lower returns and volatility when compared against equities, there can still be significant variation amongst fixed income investments. This highlights the importance of holding a well-diversified portfolio.