Treasury bonds are low-risk loans to the U.S. government, typically paying out interest on a regular schedule. Like all bonds, they're still subject to interest rate risk: If rates rise, bond values ...

Thinking about I Bonds? Consider 9 key pros and cons of investing in I Bonds, including inflation protection, liquidity limits, and potential drawbacks.

Investing in your 50s? Learn if bonds are right for you, portfolio tips for near-retirees, and when to review your allocation for risk and income needs.

U.S. savings bonds are zero-coupon bonds issued by the Treasury and backed by the U.S. government, making them one of the safest investment options available. Series EE bonds currently earn 2.70 ...

Bonds, money-market instruments and CDs differ in terms of yield, risk and liquidity. The best option differs depending on ...

A debt fund is an investment pool, such as a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund, in which core holdings are fixed income investments.

Active fund managers have been on the defensive for years. As the biannual Morningstar Active/Passive Barometer regularly demonstrates, active funds overall don’t have a strong track record against ...

Bond exchange-traded funds rarely get the attention they deserve. Until recently, most have tracked indexes. They’re less volatile than stocks and often used to fine-tune a portfolio’s overall risk, ...

Bonds, smaller-capitalization equities, and energy infrastructure each offer distinct advantages, but also carry different ...

Despite worries about U.S. government deficits and debt, a bubble from overvalued stocks and other risks, bond investors enjoyed a solid year. Processing Content Fixed-income securities both ...