Bonds and Fixed Income
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Three ETFs to Consider Before a Downturn
Healthcare stocks and bonds may cushion some recession pressure, while broad-market funds keep stock exposure in the mix. The trade-offs include company concentration and the risk that bonds lose value when rates rise.
Four Infrastructure ETFs Raise Monthly Payouts for September
Infrastructure Capital raised monthly distributions for QVOL, BNDS, SCAP and ICAP. The new payments are due September 30, but QVOL's targeted annual rate is neither a yield nor a guaranteed return.
Bond ETF under strain as yields climb
The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF now pays a 4.82% yield, but recent rate hikes and five years of negative returns show the risks for investors chasing income and stability.
Bond yields hit nineteen-year high, shaking up income investing
Yields on 30-year Treasuries have jumped to 5.35 percent, pushing investors to rethink bonds versus dividend stocks as higher rates squeeze both markets and household budgets.
Dividend Stocks Face Off With Treasury Bonds as Investors Seek Reliable Income
With 10-year Treasury yields near 5 percent and blue chip dividend stocks offering lower but growing payouts, investors must weigh income stability against long-term growth and inflation risk before making allocation decisions
Federal Reserve delivers first rate hike in three years as markets react
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate to 3.50%-3.75% for the first time since 2023, sending stocks lower and pushing Treasury yields higher as investors brace for tighter borrowing conditions and potential further hikes.
Retirees Face a Yield or Growth Dilemma in Volatile Markets
Many retirees hesitate to spend their savings, fearing they will outlive their money. Choosing between high-yield income and long-term growth investments can create risks if not balanced with cash reserves and a clear withdrawal plan.
Rising Bond Yields Threaten Borrowers as War Drives Up Costs
U.S. Treasury yields have surged to multi-year highs as war spending and energy shocks push up inflation, raising borrowing costs for households, businesses, and the government.
Is the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF Worth the Extra Risk?
The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) offers a yield premium over Treasuries, but investors must weigh higher credit risk against the potential for better returns if the U.S. economy stays resilient
3 ETFs to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Potential Market Crash
With the S&P 500 approaching a fourth straight year of double-digit gains, investors face the risk of a sharp correction. Here's how a mix of stock, dividend, and Treasury ETFs can help balance protection and growth potential
Ultra-Short Bond ETFs Challenge the Case for Holding Cash
Money market yields are falling as the Fed cuts rates, but ultra-short bond ETFs are attracting billions in new inflows. Investors now face a trade-off between lower cash returns and the risks of short-term bond funds
How Tariffs Impact Your Portfolio and What to Do About It
New U.S. tariffs on 60 countries are raising import costs and fueling inflation, leaving investors to weigh whether to adjust portfolios or stay the course as market volatility and consumer prices climb
The Costliest Retirement Mistake Investors Make in a Downturn
Selling stocks during a market drop can erase years of retirement gains. T. Rowe Price and Warren Buffett both warn that panic selling, not poor allocation, is the most damaging error for retirees seeking long-term growth
AI-Related Corporate Debt Could Pose Risks to Bond Investors, Fitch Warns
Fitch Ratings cautions that U.S. companies are expected to issue nearly $570 billion in AI-related debt by 2026, raising concerns that bondholders could face losses if AI investments fail to deliver the anticipated returns
Steve Eisman Warns About Lack of True Diversification in AI-Heavy Markets
Steve Eisman urges investors to look beyond popular index funds as tech and AI stocks dominate major benchmarks, warning that hidden concentration risk could leave portfolios exposed if the sector stumbles
How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Recession
With inflation at 3.5% and the Federal Reserve signaling more rate hikes, investors face renewed recession risk. Learn how to build a cash buffer, maintain diversification, and keep your investment plan on track during market volatility
BlackRock's $12 Billion Meta Data Center Bet Shifts AI Finance Risk
BlackRock is raising over $12 billion in bonds to finance a Meta Platforms data center in Texas, but the debt won't sit on BlackRock's own balance sheet-reshaping how Wall Street approaches risk and recurring fees in the AI infrastructure boom
iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF vs Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF: Which Bond Fund Offers the Best Combination of Safety and Investment Returns?
Long-term bond ETFs like IGLB and VGLT offer different trade-offs between yield, credit risk, and interest rate sensitivity-see how their returns, volatility, and income compare before choosing a fund for your portfolio
Record-Breaking ETF Investment Inflows in 2026
U.S.-listed ETFs are attracting unprecedented inflows in 2026, with nearly $1 trillion invested in the first half of the year and projections pointing to $2.3 trillion by year-end, as investors seek low-cost, tax-efficient diversification
Retirement Income Plans Often Miss This Costly Inflation Risk
Many retirees build their income strategy around current yield, but that approach can leave them exposed as inflation erodes purchasing power over time. Here's what most retirement budgets overlook-and how to plan for rising costs