Bond Funds
Bond funds are a type of mutual fund that invests exclusively in bonds. Many times, bond funds are specialized by the type of bond they purchase [such as government, municipal, or corporate]. These links will provide you information on bond fund information and resources.
Bond Funds vs. Bonds
Many investors don't know which is better for their fixed income portfolio, bond funds or individual bonds. In this introduction to bond funds you will learn the benefits, drawbacks, and other considerations when trying to make a decision about whether you should purchase individual securities or invest in a diversified bond fund.
Many investors don't know which is better for their fixed income portfolio, bond funds or individual bonds. In this introduction to bond funds you will learn the benefits, drawbacks, and other considerations when trying to make a decision about whether you should purchase individual securities or invest in a diversified bond fund.
Beloved Bond Funds Have Started Losing Their Shine
In the wake of a two-year bear market in stocks, bond funds turned from frogs into knights in shining armor. But if you're planning to ride off into the sunset with your fixed income portfolio, make sure you pack some wart cream.
In the wake of a two-year bear market in stocks, bond funds turned from frogs into knights in shining armor. But if you're planning to ride off into the sunset with your fixed income portfolio, make sure you pack some wart cream.
Bonds vs. Bond Funds
Investors often purchase bond funds because they believe they get all of the benefits of individual bonds and fixed income investments with none of the hassle. They couldn't be more wrong. This article explains the drawbacks to investing in bond funds.
Investors often purchase bond funds because they believe they get all of the benefits of individual bonds and fixed income investments with none of the hassle. They couldn't be more wrong. This article explains the drawbacks to investing in bond funds.
Can Bond Funds Do it Again - Businessweek Article
An article discussing the possibility of another rise in popularity of bond funds. I really enjoyed reading the piece and would recommend it to those of you interested in fixed income investments.
An article discussing the possibility of another rise in popularity of bond funds. I really enjoyed reading the piece and would recommend it to those of you interested in fixed income investments.
Explanation of Bond Funds from Vanguard Investments
A listing of the three main types of bond funds. An Australian site, but the information is applicable to fixed income investors worldwide.
A listing of the three main types of bond funds. An Australian site, but the information is applicable to fixed income investors worldwide.
Investing for Retirement - Which Fixed Income Style is Best
Should the recently retired invest in regular fixed income bonds or bond funds? Find out in this Motley Fool article.
Should the recently retired invest in regular fixed income bonds or bond funds? Find out in this Motley Fool article.
The Pros and Cons
A chart listing the pros and cons of investing in bond funds.
A chart listing the pros and cons of investing in bond funds.
The Safety of Municipal Bond Funds
CNN's Ask the Expert answers, "How safe are single-state municipal bond funds? If I invest in these now during this down market, will they hold their value if stocks pick up again and interest rate rise?"
CNN's Ask the Expert answers, "How safe are single-state municipal bond funds? If I invest in these now during this down market, will they hold their value if stocks pick up again and interest rate rise?"