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The Motley Fool
April 3, 2007
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Home on the Exchange The ETF BGI's iShares Lehman MBS Fixed-Rate Bond Fund, featuring mortgage-back securities, gives investors fixed income with a better yield.   |
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
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. |
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. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2008
Amanda B. Kish |
Bill Gross to Investors: Run Away! Which segment of the market the world's largest bond fund is avoiding, and a look at bond ETFs. |
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 Advisor
March 2006
Marla Brill |
Mortgage Bonds Offer Mixed Bag A cooling housing market, rising interest rates and regulatory scrutiny have bond fund managers and fixed-income strategists keeping a watchful eye on the direction of the $5.8 trillion mortgage-backed securities market. |
The Motley Fool
August 31, 2007
Amanda B. Kish |
When Safe Investments Aren't Particularly risk-averse investors have always assumed they had one safe haven: bonds. But those who consider bonds completely safe for their money can be unpleasantly surprised. |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2011
Amanda B. Kish |
How to Invest in the Bond Bubble How do you invest in an inflated but necessary sector edging toward bubble territory? |
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. |
Financial Advisor
February 2008
Marla Brill |
The Bond ETF Explosion The ETF space is getting crowded. The number of fixed-income exchange-traded funds has exploded to include both portfolios based on broad indexes as well as ETFs consisting of emerging market, municipal and high-yield securities. |
The Motley Fool
January 15, 2009
Zoe Van Schyndel |
A TIP for Inflation-Fearing Investors Buy inflation-protected bonds through an ETF. |
The Motley Fool
April 16, 2008
Zoe Van Schyndel |
Searching for Income in a Volatile World These global bond funds search the globe for income. |
The Motley Fool
October 22, 2010
Amanda B. Kish |
Are Bonds in a Bubble? Millions of Americans depend on the income from their bonds and bond funds to fund their golden years, so there could be lasting implications for scores of already battered investors if that bubble comes to pass. |
Financial Advisor
April 2010
Marla Brill |
A Good Complement More advisors think both bond mutual funds and ETFs belong in client portfolios. |
The Motley Fool
October 6, 2006
Zoe Van Schyndel |
Boring Bond ETFs? For income and diversification, consider bond ETFs. |
On Wall Street
June 1, 2012
Dave Lindorff |
Is It True Bonds Have More Fun? A multi-year shift by investors out of equity mutual funds and into equity exchange-traded funds is now broadening to include fixed income, too, as investors seek lower fees as well as the relative ease of shifting asset allocations afforded by ETFs. |
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
December 19, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
The Scoop on Savings Bonds: Part 2 A closer look at why bonds aren't as attractive as they used to be. |
The Motley Fool
April 24, 2007
John Rosevear |
Bonds or Bond Funds? What's the best way to add bonds to your retirement portfolio? |
The Motley Fool
October 13, 2010
Amanda B. Kish |
6 Bond ETFs to Avoid Steer clear of these precarious picks. |
Financial Planning
October 1, 2011
Donald Jay Korn |
Buoyant Bonds The world seems to be awash in debt, especially government debt. Considering that government issues are crucial to the world's bond markets, fixed-income investments have held up surprisingly well. |
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. |
Financial Advisor
March 2005
Marla Brill |
Squeezing Gains Out Of Bonds In 2005 It's a bond picker's market. Beware of corporate releveraging. |
Financial Planning
December 1, 2006
Elizabeth O'Brien |
Safe Harbor Bill Gross' Harbor Bond remains a good pick despite a (relatively) down year. |
The Motley Fool
November 28, 2008
Zoe Van Schyndel |
A Tax-Smart, Income-Rich ETF As the year draws to a close, many investors think of the taxes they've accumulated on their stock dividends. But one group of ETFs lets investors relax, providing tax-exempt income all year round. |
The Motley Fool
November 25, 2008
Zoe Van Schyndel |
Treasury Trifecta Want bonds? Here's where to get them. |
The Motley Fool
August 12, 2010
Amanda B. Kish |
3 New ETFs Worth Buying Here are three new ETFs worth a second look. |
The Motley Fool
September 19, 2007
Zoe Van Schyndel |
Muni Madness The first municipal bond ETFs are on the market. With low expense ratios, and tax-exempt interest, they represent an interesting way to invest in muni bonds. |
The Motley Fool
January 7, 2009
Zoe Van Schyndel |
Are Bonds the Answer for 2009? The iShares GS $InvesTop Corp Bond ETF is built on high-grade corporate bonds. |
The Motley Fool
December 18, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Simple Ways to Win With Bonds Put together a great set of investments in just a few steps with exchange traded funds. |
The Motley Fool
December 9, 2010
Jared Cummans |
Thursday's ETF to Watch: Treasury Ladder Fund (PLW) Is a bond bubble forming? |
Registered Rep.
March 26, 2013
Stan Luxenberg |
The Passive Letdown Passive funds have lagged active managers in a variety of fixed income categories, including intermediate-term bonds, high yield, and preferred shares. Can passive funds turn around and move to the front of the pack in coming years? |
The Motley Fool
September 27, 2010
Amanda B. Kish |
Will Your Bond Fund Blow Up? Consider the risks. |
Financial Planning
May 1, 2011
Chris Shayne |
Individual Choice Although it's been hard to compare the transaction costs of individual bonds and bond funds, new research is making it easier. Here's a way to see what it costs individual investors to purchase each type of fixed-income product. |
Financial Planning
November 1, 2009
Allan S. Roth |
Tips on TIPS A look at Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) as measured by the Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). |
Financial Planning
July 1, 2005
Susan Weiner |
Foreign Indebtedness The falling dollar has sparked an interest in international bonds, but advisers remain cautious. |
The Motley Fool
March 19, 2010
Robert Brokamp |
Will Rising Rates Sink Your Portfolio? And should you be worried? How will this affect the portfolios of people who invest in rate-sensitive securities -- namely, bond mutual funds and exchange-traded funds? |
The Motley Fool
June 17, 2011
Eric Dutram |
Friday's ETF to Watch: iShares Short-Term U.S. Treasury Bond Fund Investors turn to Treasury bond funds as a safe haven from the turmoil in Europe. |
Financial Advisor
February 2012
Marla Brill |
Muni Bond ETFs Join The Charge For Yields Despite some concerns, investors are being drawn to muni bond ETFs for diversification, transparency and low costs. |
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. |
Financial Advisor
August 2009
Marla Brill |
Playing It Safe Consistency and a remarkable lack of surprises have been the hallmarks of this bond fund. |
The Motley Fool
August 13, 2010
Amanda B. Kish |
Must-Read Mutual Fund News The week's happenings in the mutual fund industry. |
Financial Advisor
May 2008
Marla Brill |
Munis' Turn To Shine One of the country's most influential fixed-income managers is enthusiastic about a municipal bond market that she says is more exciting than any she has seen in her 23-year career. |
Investment Advisor
May 2010
Huxley & Burns |
Silver Lining Investors can limit fixed income losses due to rising interest rates by laddering individual bonds and holding them to maturity. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2011
Amanda B. Kish |
Where the New ETF Money Is Going Are you using exchange-traded funds wisely? |
The Motley Fool
May 20, 2010
Amanda B. Kish |
This Rally Is So Over While bonds still serve a vital role in every investor's portfolio, just make sure you're not banking your entire future on them. |
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
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
December 27, 2010
Amanda B. Kish |
Why Even Bond Managers Hate Bonds It may be time to switch back to stocks. |
