The fund has returned 8.57 percent over the past year, 9.86 percent over the past three years, 4.42 percent over the past five years and 5.80 percent over the past decade. The fund invests primarily ...

When bond yields were near zero a few years ago, retirees hunting for income had to venture into riskier territory. Now that ...

Benchmark bonds set performance standards for other bonds. This article covers their definition, operation, and examples that ...

When a tiny mutual fund dumped bonds recently, the low prices it got affirmed an alarming reality for investors in risky municipal debt: Many securities turn out to be worth less than shareholders ...

High-yield bonds behave more like stocks than investment-grade bonds. These bonds have significant holdings in smaller companies, which are considered to have a weaker financial condition but benefit ...

Investors who want to focus on steady monthly payouts often look for investments that don't expose them to excessive credit risk. For this reason, the Fidelity Total Bond ETF (NYSE:FBND) has become a ...

A reader asked for my thoughts on FBND, a diversified bond ETF focusing on high-quality, medium-term bonds. It is quite close to its benchmark, BND or AGG, with several important benefits and ...

Retail investor trends have expanded the opportunity set for index fund creators, especially in fixed-income. The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF provides an example of modern-day ...