1.   But if the idea of a hefty loss unnerves you, consider shortening your maturities.

2.   Auberger said this was because the state was shortening the maturity of its debt, and is taking advantage of the recent fall in short-term interest rates.

3.   It also shortened maturities by as much as four years from initial estimates.

4.   The fund managed positive returns despite double-digit losses in the bond category because a year ago it shortened maturities.

5.   Major foreign banks are meanwhile shortening loan maturities to one year or less.