Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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Stock Market Holidays in 2026: NYSE, NASDAQ and Wall Street HolidaysMarkets When are the stock market holidays? Here, we look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets are off in 2026.
By Kyle Woodley
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The I-Bond Rate of 4.26% Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.Investing for Income The current I-bond rate, set in May, is active through October 2026. It presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
By David Muhlbaum
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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
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Flexibility Helps This Top Fidelity Bond Fund ThriveManagers of Fidelity Strategic Income, a top Kiplinger fund pick, shift allocations based on opportunity, which has helped it outperform.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The 'Ultra-Low-Risk Portfolio' for RetireesShifting away from stocks reduces risk, but as this week's Wealth Wise column explains, you still need to beat inflation. Here's how to balance safety and peace of mind.
By Maurie Backman
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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
