Bonds

Preferred stock shares typically trade some capital appreciation for higher dividend yields. Here we'll look at the best preferred stock ETFs. Introduction - Why Preferred Stock? Preferred stock shares - as opposed to common stock - have preferential claim to dividend distributions. Dividends are typically higher for preferred shares than for common shares, so … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Preferred Stock ETFs (iShares, Invesco, & SPDR)

TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) are treasury bonds linked to inflation. Here we'll look at the best TIPS ETFs. Introduction - Why TIPS? TIPS stands for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. These are treasury bonds issued by the U.S. government that are indexed to inflation, protecting investors from a decline in purchasing power of the U.S. … [Read more...] about The 3 Best TIPS ETFs To Protect Against Inflation

Long term bonds offer greater risk and the potential for greater reward. Here we'll look at the best long term bond ETFs. Introduction - Why Long Term Bonds? Long term bonds are more risky than shorter-term bonds due to their higher exposure to inflation, credit, and interest rate risk. This increased risk is compensated, though, through higher returns and a … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Long Term Bond ETFs (3 From Vanguard)

Short term bonds are great for retirees and risk-averse investors. Here we'll look at the best short-term bond ETFs. Introduction - Why Short Term Bonds? Short term bonds are less risky than longer-term bonds due to their lower exposure to inflation, credit, and interest rate risk. Short term bonds are popular among retirees and investors with a low risk … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Short Term Bond ETFs (3 From Vanguard)

Municipal bonds offer tax-free interest and are beneficial for very high income earners. Here we'll look at the best municipal bond ETFs. Introduction - Why Municipal Bonds? Municipal bonds, or munis, are bonds issued to investors by states and municipalities to pay for infrastructure and operating expenses. Muni bonds are popular among high income earners … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Municipal Bond ETFs (1 From Vanguard)

Treasury bonds are the best tool for downside protection and volatility reduction in a diversified investment portfolio. Here we'll look at the best treasury bond ETFs. Introduction - Why Treasury Bonds? The federal government issue bonds to investors to pay for operating costs in running the country. Because they're guaranteed by the full faith and credit of … [Read more...] about The 11 Best Treasury Bond ETFs (4 From Vanguard)

High yield bonds offer one of the best opportunities for regular income from interest payments for fixed income investors. Here we'll look at the best high yield bond ETFs. Introduction - Why High Yield Bonds? High yield bonds are lower credit quality corporate bonds. Because of this higher credit risk, these bonds pay the highest yields compared to higher-credit … [Read more...] about The 5 Best High Yield Bond ETFs for Income

Corporate bonds tend to pay higher yields than treasury bonds and are more popular for income investors. Here we'll look at the best corporate bond ETFs. Introduction - Why Corporate Bonds? Companies issue bonds to investors to pay for future projects and R&D because it's typically a cheaper stream of funding than bank loans. This corporate debt provides … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Corporate Bond ETFs (2 From Vanguard)

Two of the most popular total U.S. bond market ETFs are the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG). Let's compare them. BND vs. AGG - Methodology and Composition If you've landed here, you already know that bonds provide downside protection and volatility and risk reduction for diversified portfolios, and you … [Read more...] about BND vs. AGG – Comparing 2 Popular US Total Bond Market ETFs