Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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Use This Stock Market Recipe for a Well-Diversified PortfolioFor years, large U.S. stocks were all you needed for a diversified portfolio. A broader mix is better now.
By Nellie S. Huang
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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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Playing Defense Pays Off for Our Favorite Junk Bond FundDefensive sectors weathered the April selloff well, which helped the Vanguard High-Yield Corporate outpace its peers.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The 25 Biggest U.S. IPOs of All TimeIPOs The biggest IPOS in U.S. history include a major chipmaker, a ride-hailing firm and a handful of global telecoms.
By Tom Taulli
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Capitol Hill Stock Tracker: What Are Politicians Buying and Selling?Some of the trades made by members of the House and Senate might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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Here's Why Munis Aren't Just for Wealthy Investors NowBuyers of all levels should be intrigued by municipal bonds' steep yield curve, strong credit fundamentals and yield levels offering an income buffer.
By Paul Malloy
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Bonds Pay in Good and Bad TimesBonds can act as a financial safety net through good times and bad. But different bonds carry different returns and risks, so do your homework before investing.
By David Rodeck
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What Is the Par Value of Bonds?Understanding par value will help you determine the value of a bond.
By Donna LeValley
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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 Lisa Gerstner
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