Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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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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Are Higher Rates on the Horizon? Here's How to Prepare Your PortfolioBond market "vigilantes" are telling the Fed to focus on fighting inflation.
By Anne Kates Smith
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Inflation Made I-Bonds Popular. What Now?savings bonds Inflation has made Series I savings bonds, known as I-bonds, enormously popular with risk-averse investors. How do they work?
By David Dittman
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Should You Buy Individual Bonds?For investors seeking a specific level of income or who have cash needs down the road, a portfolio of individual bonds can make a lot of sense.
By Nellie S. Huang
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How to De-Risk Your Portfolio in 5 Different ScenariosIf you're worried about the market or your personal circumstances, take these steps to help you sleep at night.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Stock Market Trading Hours: What Time Is the Stock Market Open Today?Markets When does the market open? While the stock market has regular hours, trading doesn't necessarily stop when the major exchanges close.
By Michael DeSenne
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Why Smart Investors Are Skipping Long-Term Bonds TodayLong-term bonds can be a trap in the current market. Discover this simple strategy to earn higher yields with short-term Treasuries and corporate bond funds.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett
