3 Warning Signs From the Bond Market
Key indicators suggest investors take a more cautious approach.
Bonds
Morningstar’s guidance on exchange-traded bonds. Learn about the different types of bonds, their current values, and their overall performance.
The Best Bond Funds
These exchange-traded funds and mutual funds earn Morningstar’s top rating in 2023.
The Return of the Bond Market
It’s been rough getting here, but the future looks brighter for bonds.
Pay Close Attention When Selecting an Emerging-Markets Bond Fund
Passive doesn’t mean straightforward in this market.
Should I Buy Bonds?
In a time of rising interest rates and inflation, here’s what you need to know about what buying bonds can do for your portfolio.
I Bonds Are on Sale!
They now offer their best fixed-rate deal since 2007.
Best Bond Investments
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The Best Bond ETFs
The fixed-income exchange-traded funds on this list earn Morningstar’s top rating in 2023.
TIPS Versus I Bonds
I Bonds boast tax advantages, but purchase limits reduce appeal.
The Best Short-Term Bond Funds
These ETFs and mutual funds invest in different types of short-term bonds and earn Morningstar Analyst Ratings of Gold.
Should I Buy Bonds?
In a time of rising interest rates and inflation, here’s what you need to know about what buying bonds can do for your portfolio.
The Best Bond Funds
These exchange-traded funds and mutual funds earn Morningstar’s top rating in 2023.
More Articles and Videos About Bonds
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I Bonds Are on Sale!
They now offer their best fixed-rate deal since 2007.
I Bonds Are Down, But Not Out
Despite inflation’s decline, they retain several attractive features.
Long Bonds Are No Longer for Fools
Prospects have improved for 30-year Treasuries.
Regional Bank Turmoil Reveals Risks and Opportunities for Bond-Fund Managers
Morningstar Medalist bond funds have emerged largely unscathed from recent bank collapses.
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The Return of the Bond Market
It’s been rough getting here, but the future looks brighter for bonds.
3 Promising Bond Funds to Watch in 2023
These relatively new and unique bond strategies have a place on the Morningstar Prospects list this year.
Why Are Bonds Selling Off Again?
Fading optimism about friendlier Fed policy has bond yields heading back to where they started the year.
Today’s Market: Bonds vs. Bond Funds
Has there been a meaningful difference?
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Morningstar’s Guide to Fixed-Income Investing
Bond strategies and picks as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
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Why Bonds Should Still Play a Role in Your Portfolio
Even during periods of rising interest rates, they can still help control risk.
3 Great Core Bond ETFs
These low-cost ETFs provide investors with broad exposure to the fixed-income market.
Can Bond Funds Repel the Indexers?
If so, the industry’s leaders must perform better.
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Are Bond Investors Making a Mistake by Bailing Out?
The scale of this year’s outflows suggests panic may be prevailing.
A Fixed-Income Fund’s Cautionary Tale
This aggressive mortgage fund’s losses can teach investors about the role of bonds in a portfolio.
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Is Among the Best
This fund’s low costs and broad scope should help it outperform over the long term, says Morningstar’s analyst.
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Ultrashort Bond Funds Are Once Again Attractive
Rising yields have increased their return, but investors should pay heed to their potential pitfalls, too.