When financial markets look uncertain, short-term and ultrashort bond funds can provide a place for investors to park their money as they wait for market improvements. Morningstar fund reporter Gabe ...

BlackRock analysts recommend concentrating fixed income allocations in 3- to 7-year maturities (NASDAQ:IEI), arguing front-end rates remain elevated despite the long-end turmoil. They particularly ...

Northern Tax-Advantaged Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund outperformed its benchmark during the quarter. Financial markets performed well in the second quarter with gains across most major asset classes.

For as long as most of us can remember, "fixed income" has meant the same thing to retirees, and it generally appears in the ...

One of the great dividing lines in the bond market is between fixed-rate and floating-rate debt. This difference has become especially stark since 2022, as the rise in short-term interest rates ...

As a new investor, you will want to look to add short-term bonds to your portfolio. Here’s a selection of bond funds offering moderate yields while aiming to reduce interest rate risks. The list ...

Certificates of deposit (CDs) offer predictable income, low risk, and FDIC insurance. Learn how CDs work, when they make ...

Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Both ETFs have similar ...

Whether you’re seeking a one-and-done total bond fund, tax-exempt fund, or exposure to emerging market bonds, Vanguard has a fixed income fund for you. As investors navigate persistent market ...

The investment seeks to provide total return, consisting of both current income and capital appreciation. In seeking to achieve the fund’s investment objective of total return, the fund invests in ...