It’s even more apparent when we express the gap as a percentage of total return, which I’ve done in the chart below. In summary, bond-fund investors captured around half of their funds’ total returns, ...

In a year of volatile markets and a resilient economy, bond markets have quietly delivered compelling results. With strong total returns through mid-year and the prospect of rate cuts on the horizon, ...

Recent events underscore why conservative investors shouldn’t just be holding bonds—they should also hold some cash. Some of the consternation about bond-price movements recently could be nicely ...

Short-term bond ETFs offer a balance of safety and modest income for conservative investors. Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF is noted for low fees and a diversified bond portfolio. iShares Short-Term ...