Bonds, once viewed as a reliable hedge against risk, took on the role of risk accelerator since 2021, as inflation shifted traditional stock/bond correlations from negative to positive. This trend is ...
Bonds play an important role in many portfolios by providing income, helping to manage volatility, and adding diversification ...
Bonds are a key component for a robust asset allocation strategy, but the asset class isn’t immune to sharp drawdowns. In the worst-case scenario, bonds and stocks suffer sharp and simultaneous ...
Emerging-market bond funds are beating other US-dollar-denominated bond categories in 2025. Among the catalysts are the rising creditworthiness of emerging-market countries and increasing demand for ...
The iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:AGG) stands out for its much lower cost, broader diversification, and slightly higher yield compared to the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF ...
Whether you're a cautious investor seeking consistent income or looking to balance out a stock-heavy portfolio, the best bond ETFs can help your portfolio.
Municipal bonds can provide a steady income and stability that's separate from federal shifts and global economic headwinds.
IGSB offers broader diversification, with almost double the number of holdings as VCSH. Both ETFs deliver similar yields and nearly identical recent returns, but IGSB’s expense ratio is just slightly ...
The frenzy to finance AI's data centers and GPUs is jamming bond markets. As issuance surges, capacity limits designed to ensure diversification and reduce risks could turn the boom into a credit ...
US Treasury sell-off impact on Bitcoin (BTC USD): Global markets face uncertainty as US Treasuries draw scrutiny. A sell-off ...
Use this article to guide conversations with clients about bonds and if or where they fit in their portfolios as part of a ...
Unlike corporate bonds or Treasurys, most municipal bond funds pay income that's exempt from federal income tax, and certain variants may also be exempt from state or alternative minimum tax. While ...