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How to Use Municipal-Bond Funds in a Portfolio

These funds can offer compelling tax advantages for some investors.

7 Top-Performing High-Yield Bond Funds

Funds from Franklin Templeton, Capital Group, and BlackRock are among the best performers.

8 Charts on US Fund Flows: A Strong Start to 2026

Investors set records in January with inflows into multisector bond, emerging-market stock, and sector-equity funds.

4 Top-Performing Corporate Bond Funds

Vanguard dominates the list of best-performing corporate bond funds.

4 Bond Funds to Protect Your Portfolio from Inflation

These reliable bond strategies can help you increase your purchasing power.

Pimco Total Return Fund Shows Its Strengths

A return to top-tier form.

How Muni-Bond Funds Navigated a Bumpy Ride in 2025

Munis ended the year on a high note after a rocky start. Here’s a closer look at our ratings for four funds.

The Bright Spot for Actively Managed Funds Amid a Dire Picture

Robust inflows for active bond strategies align with better odds for outperformance.

3 High-Yield Funds That Can Weather Tough Times

These funds take relatively less risk.

How the Largest Bond Funds Did in 2025

PIMCO funds shined as active bond funds had a stellar year.

Bond Market Wraps Up 2025 With Broad Gains: Key Takeaways for Investors

We saw a steepening yield curve and an emerging-markets bond rally.

3 Intermediate Core-Plus Bond Funds to Help Manage Your Credit Risk

These bond funds appeal to income-seeking investors looking to diversify their portfolios.

4 Top-Performing Short-Term Bond Funds

Offerings from Eaton Vance and FPA stand out.

Funds Are Facing Less Competition. That’s Made It Tougher

Firms are launching fewer new funds, leaving remaining funds to compete largely on price.

Why Morningstar Introduced 3 New Bond Categories

Meet the government mortgage-backed bond, securitized bond-diversified, and securitized bond-focused Morningstar Categories.

3 Top-Performing Intermediate Government Bond Funds

Offerings from Schwab and State Street stand out.

7 Top-Performing Intermediate Core-Plus Bond Funds

Funds from Victory Capital, Eaton Vance, and Dodge & Cox are among the best performers.

Morningstar’s Guide to Active Fixed-Income Investing

Inefficiency and complexity create opportunities for active bond managers.

The Best Active Taxable-Bond Funds

These mutual funds and ETFs earn the highest Medalist Rating from Morningstar’s analysts.

Active Muni-Bond Funds for the Core of Your Portfolio

These mutual funds and ETFs receive top ratings from Morningstar’s analysts.

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