After enduring a tough year for bonds in 2022 and facing a still-high interest-rate environment in 2023, many investors may be reconsidering the fixed-income allocations of their investment portfolios ...

Margaret Giles: Hi. I’m Margaret Giles with Morningstar. Who needs bonds? What bond types are the best to own, and which are best left out of your portfolio altogether? Joining me to discuss those ...

Bonds are often cited as a core holding in retirement portfolios and for good reason. Bonds can help generate income for investors and are typically less volatile than stocks, but there are many ...

For many investors, the stock market is likely their first exposure to the world of investing. But did you know that the fixed-income market is actually bigger? According to the Securities Industry ...

Treasuries, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds play different roles in income portfolios. Higher bond yields typically reflect higher risk. Taxes can significantly affect the real return on bond ...