Bond Funds

Attractive income remains available at the front end of the curve.

These funds have outperformed in 2023 and come with high yields for investors.

These inflation-fighting options can help fend off the negative impact of rising prices.

No need to stretch for yield when well-run, risk-managed funds have large yields.

What makes these funds unique?

The Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ message has most funds posting both short- and long-term losses.

Bond markets continued to reward investors who took credit risks.

Vanguard, Fidelity, and Guggenheim are among the best-performing funds.

Investors are choosing safer funds and eschewing short-term ones.

Short-term bond funds from Pimco, PGIM, and FPA have delivered for investors during a time of rising interest rates.

For once, they are not choosing the highest-paying option.

These bond funds can provide downside protection in periods of credit stress.

Which bond funds should (and shouldn’t) consume the bulk of your fixed-income assets.

Consider seizing the opportunity, not fleeing it.

We’ve placed our ratings on these funds under review.

Solid core options to anchor your portfolio.

Our top picks to take advantage of high ultrashort-term bond rates.

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Don’t ignore recent yields.

With long-term interest rates projected to be at (or near) their peak, it’s a good time to lengthen duration.