Bonds have gotten a bad reputation over the past few years. They've gotten much more attractive over the past 12 months.

For the quarter ending December 31, 2025, Calamos Total Return Bond Fund returned 1.01% (Class I shares at NAV) vs. the ...

Schwab now offers 12 bond exchange-traded funds and six bond mutual funds, covering both taxable and tax-free categories. Low expense ratios across the board make these funds appealing to ...

Anyone familiar with the world of retirement planning and investing understands the importance of bonds. It is not for nothing that the closer you are to retirement, the greater your bond allocation.

New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund posted returns of 1.63% (Institutional shares) and 1.57% (Investor A shares, without sales ...

Discover the best short-term bond ETFs to boost your portfolio with lower risk and steady returns. Explore top picks, benefits, and investing tips.

Individual bonds can offer predictable cash flows, but only if you hold to maturity and avoid defaults. Bond funds provide broader diversification and professional management, but they don’t guarantee ...

When financial markets look uncertain, short-term and ultrashort bond funds can provide a place for investors to park their money as they wait for market improvements. Morningstar fund reporter Gabe ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Fidelity bond funds are generally available within Fidelity-run 401(k)s, ...

For many advisors, bond funds are necessary and effective for diversifying investment portfolios. High net worth investors can, and frequently do, use bond funds to obtain exposure to bond ...

Intermediate core bond funds can form the centerpiece of a fixed-income portfolio. To screen for the top-performing funds in this category, we looked for those with the best returns over the last one- ...

Catastrophe bond fund strategies in the UCITS format have started 2026 positively, delivering an average return of 0.53% for January, according to the ...