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 a form of lending, not ownership. Issued by businesses, governments or agencies, they work like IOUs — investors lend money in exchange for regular interest payments and the return of ...

Like all markets, bonds fluctuate. Your returns will be based on what you hold, when you buy it, tax treatment and other factors. While many choose to diversify their portfolios across stocks, bonds ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. There are a broad range of bond options available to you, ranging from safe investments like Treasuries to risky but high ...

Investors are making a big shift in their bond portfolios to kick off the new year, a sign that optimism around inflation and rate cuts is turning into actionable trading decisions. Bank of America ...

If the volatility in the stock market makes you anxious, you need to look for other investment options. With several assets in the market, it isn’t easy to pick an investment asset that offers the ...

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 ...