Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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5 Tips to Help You Prepare Your Portfolio for Midterm ElectionsMidterm election season is a good time to see if your risk tolerance and long-term objectives are still aligned, not to make big changes to your portfolio.
By Coryanne Hicks
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Why the 60/40 Portfolio Struggles and What to Do InsteadTraditional portfolios are becoming increasingly concentrated. Consider investing in real assets, such as commodities, infrastructure and real estate.
By Mamadou-Abou Sarr, CIFD
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Longest Bond Bear Market in History: Diversification LessonsSentiment toward bonds is deeply negative right now, and opinions are divided on the best way to achieve diversification. How should investors move forward?
By Jesse W. Hurst, CFP®, AIF®
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Are Registered Index-Linked Annuities Right for You?Investors might want to add "buffered" strategies like registered index-linked annuities (RILAs) to their investing toolkit to balance downside risk.
By Gregory L. Olsen, CFP®, AIF™, CLTC
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The Best Vanguard Bond Funds to BuyInvestors seeking the best Vanguard bond funds can pick between mutual funds and ETFs spanning maturities, credit qualities, tax treatment and geographies.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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What Is the Rule of 72 and How Can Investors Use It?The Rule of 72 is an easy way to calculate how long it will take your investment to double in value. Here's how it works.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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Best Bond ETFs to Buy NowETFs Bond ETFs can help diversify your portfolio, but you need to be aware of interest rates and inflation, as well as credit quality, liquidity and tax efficiency.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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Bond Ratings and What They Meaninvesting Bond ratings measure the creditworthiness of your bond issuer. Understanding bond ratings can help you limit your risk and maximize your yield.
By Donna LeValley
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Best Bond Funds to BuyThe best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
By Jeff Reeves
