What is a bond? They're fixed-rate assets investors buy to balance portfolio risk. Keep reading to learn about the important details of investing in bonds.

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When the 10-year Treasury yield quickly rose from less than 4% on April 4, to 4.5% on April 8, it was a dour omen, much like a hurricane warning, for investors. Treasurys are commonly viewed as a safe ...

You want income in retirement, but soaring bond yields can be risky. A soaring stock market is not hard to understand. The trajectory is in one direction. If you buy a share in a company or an index ...

Washington D.C. - May 2024: Front exterior view of the entrance to the Department of the Treasury building in Washington D.C. In my opinion, investors looking to maximize the income generated from ...

Speaking to InvestmentNews at IMPACT 2025, Schwab’s Kathy Jones says the Fed has never been subject to such overt political ...

Last week, amid President Trump’s major tariff moves, investors looked on as markets endured huge swings. Now, with Chinese imports facing tariffs of 145%, and an uptick in overall volatility, it’s ...

For new I Bonds, the fixed rate will be set at 0.90%, while the inflation portion will be 3.12%. Thanks to the mathematics of compound interest, the combined interest rate is 4.03%. It's worth noting ...

Municipal bonds remain a low-risk asset for investors seeking a safe haven from the sudden stock market turmoil triggered by President Trump’s tariff plans. Yield on 10-year AAA-rated municipal bonds ...

Gimbal Financial opened a new position in iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF during the third quarter, according to an SEC filing dated Nov. 4, 2025. The fund purchased 303,893 shares, with a ...