Bond ETF

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Three ETFs That Can Cushion a Portfolio Without Market Timing

These three ETFs take different approaches to portfolio risk without requiring investors to move everything to cash. None can prevent losses or predict when a market downturn will come.

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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.

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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.

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ETF Investors Flee Tech and Financials as $11B Rotates to Bonds, Health Care

August saw $11 billion pulled from tech and financial ETFs, even as total ETF inflows hit a record $180 billion. Investors shifted capital to bonds and health care, signaling a decisive move toward defensive and income-generating assets amid valuation concerns.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Kevin Warsh Did Not Impress the Bond Market -- 30-Year Yields Are Up to 5.2%. Here's What This Might Mean for Investors in These 2 ETFs.

Despite Kevin Warsh's hawkish rhetoric as Fed Chair, the FOMC's decision to hold rates steady and his nuanced comments have left investors questioning the Fed's resolve, sending 30-year Treasury yields above 5.2%

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30-Year Treasury Bond Yields Jump Following Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's News Conference

Long-term Treasury yields spiked to 5.23% after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's latest remarks, raising questions about the Fed's inflation strategy and putting pressure on bond investors to reconsider risk and duration

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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

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