One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The “core” ...

The municipal bond fund segment is surprisingly diverse. Here are some of the best options investors can potentially reap tax ...

High-yield bonds offer higher long-term returns than investment-grade bonds, better bankruptcy protections than stocks, and ...

Emerging market bonds offer some of the highest yields in the market right now. EMHY focuses on high-yield emerging market bonds, with a solid 6.5% yield, significant momentum, and strong medium-term ...

U.S. News evaluated 87 High Yield Bond ETFs and 21 make our Best Fit list. Our list highlights the best passively managed funds for long-term investors. Rankings are assigned based on comparisons with ...

Diversified high-yield bond funds can provide additional income to a fixed-income portfolio. These are the best options, according to Morningstar analysts. We looked for funds with the best returns ...

"We have a lot of good holdings and trades, and good credit selection in other sectors that in the short term have been overwhelmed by our Brightline holdings," said John Miller, CIO and head of the ...

Once known as junk bonds, the high-yield bond market has gotten a lot safer. This market is home to debt issued by borrowers with lower relative credit quality and a higher relative risk of default, ...

HYS delivers a 7.1% yield from short-term high-yield bonds while limiting interest rate risk through 0-5 year maturities. The fund outperformed investment-grade bonds by 33% over five years but ...

1. Returns for less than one year are not annualized. 2. Net expense ratio reflects a contractual waiver of certain fees and/or expense reimbursements from December 30, 2024 through December 29, 2025.

Are higher-yield bonds really better, or do government-backed schemes offer a safer and equally rewarding alternative? A ...