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The Motley Fool February 19, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
Don't Fall for Short-Term Bond Funds Short-term bond funds are often touted as a substitute for money market funds. Often, short-term bond funds pay slightly higher interest rates, however, a little more interest isn't worth the risk. |
The Motley Fool February 9, 2005 |
Money Market Funds, Explained They're not exciting, but you may need them. They're generally ill-suited for long-term savings, but they're great for short-term investments, such as for money you'll need in the near future. |
The Motley Fool December 11, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
2007's Big Surprise Mutual funds that invest in Treasury securities have put in an unexpectedly good performance in 2007, giving broader-market indexes a run for their money. |
Investment Advisor May 2010 Vaughan Scully |
The ETF Advisor: Treasury ETFs Offer Measure of Safety, but Still Carry Risks There is one place you can put your money that is almost certain to pay you back: U.S. Treasury debt. |
The Motley Fool April 4, 2007 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Fixed-Income Fever The fixed-income universe for ETF investors has been limited to shades of gray rather than a full palette, until now. Two of BGI's new funds are mixed government/credit funds options, which invest in U.S. government and investment-grade corporate securities. |
The Motley Fool June 6, 2007 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Short-Lived Spiders Introducing a short-term fixed-income ETF: The SPDR Lehman 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF is the shortest-duration fixed-income ETF currently available. |
The Motley Fool November 25, 2008 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Treasury Trifecta Want bonds? Here's where to get them. |
The Motley Fool January 5, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Climbing Down the Ladder Does bond laddering make sense with an inverted yield curve? |
The Motley Fool October 13, 2010 Amanda B. Kish |
6 Bond ETFs to Avoid Steer clear of these precarious picks. |
BusinessWeek September 27, 2004 Lauren Young |
Where to Shop at Vanguard Its actively managed funds have a big cost advantage. And while some of its best are out of reach for prospective investors, there are some worthy portfolios open for a $3,000 minimum. |
The Motley Fool August 16, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Big-Time Risk on Short-Term Money Short-term bond funds have been billed as an attractive substitute for money-market mutual funds. But as some investors are discovering, these funds aren't risk-free. Yields fluctuate, and you risk losing some principal. |
The Motley Fool October 17, 2007 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Build a Great ETF Portfolio There are many different ways to structure your ETF portfolio, and while the following four steps aren't the only way to go, they're a simple approach to get you started. |
The Motley Fool January 12, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Buying Treasuries Direct You can buy bonds commission-free from the federal government. |
Registered Rep. January 1, 2003 Stan Luxenberg |
Are Bond Funds Still Attractive? Advisors who are kicking the tires of bond funds these days might be entering the market too late. |
The Motley Fool March 9, 2004 Dave Braze |
Building a Bond Ladder Shield your fixed-income investments from interest rate risk. |
The Motley Fool November 29, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
The Inverted Yield Curve and You What current interest rates mean for the average investor. |
The Motley Fool January 24, 2005 Mathew Emmert |
Think Dividend Stocks, Not Bonds Bonds aren't compelling investments in today's market. This dividend fan tells you why. |
The Motley Fool May 3, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
This Ticking Time Bomb Will Cost Trillions We're getting too used to low interest rates. |
The Motley Fool February 14, 2007 Buz Livingston |
I Love Vanguard's Bond ETFs Vanguard has been a leader in low-cost index funds, but it's not the type to rest on its laurels. The company has filed registration papers with the SEC to offer exchange-traded funds for four of its index bond funds. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2005 Jacob Fine |
The Muni Market Thirty-year bonds are back after a four-year absence. |
The Motley Fool September 21, 2010 Eric Dutram |
Tuesday's ETF to Watch: Long-Term Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) The Federal Reserve's decision on rates today informs the ETF to watch. |
The Motley Fool October 16, 2007 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Buying Bonds Abroad For a number of years investing in foreign bonds was relatively difficult. With the launch of the SPDR Lehman International Trust Bond ETF, investors now have a readily available way to get exposure to non-U.S. fixed income securities. |
Registered Rep. July 1, 2005 Stan Luxenberg |
A Tough, but Smart Sell Plenty of clients detest bond mutual funds, but a bond fund can be less volatile than a small portfolio of individual bonds. The typical fund is broadly diversified and includes hundreds of names. |
The Motley Fool November 17, 2010 Dan Dzombak |
Hilarious Video Explaining QE2 Since QE2 was announced, Treasury bond yields have risen by about a quarter of a percentage point, causing bond prices to fall. |
Registered Rep. December 1, 2002 Stan Luxenberg |
Calming the Terrified Client For most clients, however, there are options more lucrative than principal-protection funds that provide a respectable return without assuming the risk of straight equity funds. Consider, for example, closed-end municipal bond funds. |
BusinessWeek February 4, 2010 Tara Kalwarski |
How to Fix Your Bond Mix Here's how three funds allocate bonds for people retiring in 2010 |
Registered Rep. March 17, 2010 Stan Luxenberg |
Bond Funds Facing Bleak Prospects? Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has been carefully signaling that the Fed stands ready to raise interest rates this year if the economy continues to mend. For bond funds that could be bad news. |
The Motley Fool August 23, 2010 Amanda B. Kish |
6 Bond ETFs for Today's Market In case you haven't noticed, bonds are the new black. |
Wall Street & Technology January 20, 2008 Cory Levine |
Fixed-Income Products Fail to Go Fully Electronic New research reveals that not all types of fixed income securities are experiencing rapid electronification. |
The Motley Fool October 6, 2006 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Boring Bond ETFs? For income and diversification, consider bond ETFs. |
Entrepreneur June 2006 Scott Bernard Nelson |
The Long of It The 30-year bond has made a comeback, but individual investors might be better off picking bonds their own size. |
The Motley Fool August 21, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
The Rundown on Rates If the stock market's latest gyrations are making you suffer, just wait until you see where the real action is: Treasury bills. |
Financial Advisor February 2006 |
Advisor Emporium Funds Target RIAs... Fund Supports Assisted Living Facility... T. Rowe Price Adds Funds... Charitable Planning Sales Kit Launched... Treasury Bond Index Funds Launched... etc. |
The Motley Fool October 29, 2008 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Get Some Relief From Stocks Fixed income securities have held up better than the stock market, and the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF is one of the standouts in its class by several measures. |
The Motley Fool January 28, 2008 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Go Beyond Treasuries As rates on Treasuries have plummeted, high-quality corporate bonds offer an alternative. |
The Motley Fool August 24, 2007 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Safe-Harbor ETFs When the market gets choppy, there are safe places to dock your assets. Treasury securities jumped in price so much in one day this past week because of strong demand from investors who sought a safe place for their money. |
BusinessWeek February 2, 2004 Young & Gutner |
Why You Belong In Bonds Even when rates rise, bond funds provide a market cushion. We've done the math to find the best ones for right now. |
The Motley Fool September 4, 2007 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Invest in the Whole Enchilada The Vanguard Total Market ETF tracks the performance of the MSCI U.S. Broad Market index, which represents 99.5% of the U.S. equity market capitalization and clearly doesn't leave much uncovered. |
BusinessWeek December 17, 2009 |
Daniel Fuss: My Favorite Indicator The condition of money markets may be a good indicator of the U.S. economy because they can change so quickly. |
The Motley Fool October 29, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Need a Yawner Investment? If you're in the market for a safe little something for your portfolio, buy bonds. |
Entrepreneur October 2004 Dian Vujovich |
In the Balance No matter how you slice it, having a blend of stock and bond funds in your personal portfolio is a must. If you're looking for an all-in-one fund, check out Oakmark Equity and Income Fund. |
The Motley Fool September 1, 2010 Amanda B. Kish |
How to Win at the ETF Game Make cost one of your primary objectives when shopping for exchange-traded funds or other investments. |
Bank Systems & Technology March 30, 2010 Penny Crosman |
Treasury to Sell Citi Stake Government could potentially earn $7 billion on its crisis-driven investment in the bank. |
The Motley Fool September 21, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
This Tempting Move Is a Big Mistake With many low-risk savings vehicles having seen their income dwindle to almost nothing, some are jumping into bond funds, which could be riskier than they probably think. |
The Motley Fool November 10, 2009 Alex Dumortier |
Should You Buy Stocks, Bonds, or Gold? All are going up. Which will go down? |
The Motley Fool January 15, 2009 Zoe Van Schyndel |
A TIP for Inflation-Fearing Investors Buy inflation-protected bonds through an ETF. |
Investment Advisor June 2009 Vaughan Scully |
ETF Advisor: ETFs for Cash Over the past year, ETFs holding money market securities -- Treasury, municipal, and corporate bonds that mature in less than a year -- have sprung up to give investors a "cash-equivalent" ETF option. |
The Motley Fool March 8, 2007 Robert Brokamp |
Funds Fighting Inflation Rethink reinvesting during retirement. Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index... Vanguard 500 Index... |
The Motley Fool May 7, 2007 Amanda B. Kish |
Vanguard's Best Index Funds Which index funds should you have in your portfolio? Vanguard 500 Index Fund... Vanguard Small-Cap Index... Vanguard Total International Stock Index... etc. |
Registered Rep. October 4, 2013 Stan Luxenberg |
Getting Yield in Short Duration Bonds Should you shift all your bond allocation to shorter issues? Probably not. Over long periods, intermediate bonds have outdone short-term issues by wide margins. |