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Bonds are still too expensive
Fixed Income
Bonds are still too expensive
Their relative yields have become acceptable, but that’s not the whole story.
John Rekenthaler, CFA | 10 February 2024
Bond investing concepts: How 'escape velocity' works
Fixed Income
Bond investing concepts: How 'escape velocity' works
Fixed income investors have seen yields soar and prices fall. Here we explain the dynamics of changing yield to maturity and duration—and the...
Madeline Hume | 17 September 2023
Two gold-rated bond ETFs
ETFs
Two gold-rated bond ETFs
ETFs can be a good way for investors to get exposure to bonds. We identify two gold-rated funds for investors wanting relative safety and regular...
Joshua Peach | 26 April 2023
Equity markets tumble as US inflation runs hotter than anticipated
Markets
Equity markets tumble as US inflation runs hotter than anticipated
US inflation data released on Tuesday night sparked a sell off as recession fears increase.
Nicola Chand | 14 September 2022
Bond carnage: Is it time to exit fixed income?
Fixed Income
Bond carnage: Is it time to exit fixed income?
Collapsing bond prices have analysts predicting a third great bond bear market. Amid accelerating inflation and interest rates, is it time for fixed...
Anthony Fensom | 06 April 2022
Bond investors facing worst losses in years
Fixed Income
Bond investors facing worst losses in years
With inflation still running hot, bond prices are sliding as the market looks for faster Fed rate hikes.
Sandy Ward | 24 March 2022
Best passive bond ETFs
ETFs
Best passive bond ETFs
These fixed-income-focused exchange-traded funds all earn Morningstar medals.
Emma Rapaport | 04 August 2021
Can US bond funds repel the indexers?
Fixed Income
Can US bond funds repel the indexers?
If so, the industry’s leaders must perform better.
John Rekenthaler | 19 November 2020
Investing basics: why invest in bonds?
Video
Investing basics: why invest in bonds?
The investment board is back with an explainer on why you might invest in bonds.
Holly Black | 16 October 2020
Is there any alternative to bonds?
Markets
Is there any alternative to bonds?
Morningstar columnist John Rekenthaler wonders whether buying government bonds is the equivalent of stuffing your money under the mattress.
John Rekenthaler | 13 October 2020