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BND: A Portfolio Cornerstone

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The Vanguard Total Bond Market Fund offers broad, diversified exposure to the U.S. investment-grade bond market with a very low 0.03% expense ratio and high liquidity. The fund's main risk …

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2 Options to Take Advantage of a Bond Rally

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Early signs of diminishing economic activity and inflation could be a harbinger for bond prices to rise. If so, consider taking advantage of a potential bond rally with a pair …

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2 ETFs I Plan to Buy in June to Increase My Passive Income

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My long-term financial goal is to generate enough passive income to cover my basic living expenses. Once I reach my target, I won't have to work to pay my bills.

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BND: When Diversification Becomes Diworsification

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BND offers low-cost, low-risk, broad bond market exposure, but its real returns have been mediocre and barely outpaced inflation. The fund's heavy diversification leads to underperformance compared to more focused …

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Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'

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In recent days, a new headwind is weighing on fixed income securities: a US government budget bill, which is expected to significantly raise an already hefty federal deficit in the …

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Why Fixed Income ETFs are Gaining Share

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Earlier in May, VettaFi hosted an Income Investment Strategy Symposium. Many of the experts we talked to highlighted ETFs and we partially marketed the event on this website with “ETF” …

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Vanguard Turns 50: How the Asset Management Giant Changed the Industry

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Congratulations to Vanguard, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary today. Vanguard is well-known for making investing more accessible, affordable, and efficient for investors over the past 50 years.

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Risk-Off Fixed Income in Demand in April

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It's been another strong year for ETF demand. ETFs gathered approximately $350 billion of new money year-to-date through April 16.

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Look to This ETF Income Suite Amid Volatile Markets

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Market volatility remains pronounced as of midday trading on Friday as investors digest rapidly shifting global trade dynamics. Advisors and investors looking to potentially harness volatility for income would do …

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Bonds are back in market crash, but the way investors are buying fixed-income has changed

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Bonds are back in favor with investors seeking safety in bear market and recession watch conditions, and more investors are choosing actively managed fixed-income ETFs. That's despite decades of research …

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Vanguard Launches New Active Short Duration Bond ETF

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Today, Vanguard released the Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF (VSDB), the latest offering in the firm's fixed income suite. VSDB's objective is to generate strong income while limiting a portfolio …

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2 Quality ETF Options to Consider as Bonds Exhibit Resilience

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The bond market has been showing its resilience despite the latest stock market correction. Moving forward, investors may want to keep investment-grade options close, with a few from Vanguard to …

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Betting On A Trump's Recession Before April 2nd: Let's Talk BND

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I see bond ETFs as a bet on interest rates: mild upside if inflation dips, big win if a recession forces Fed cuts, or a loss in stagflation. I lean …

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Examining Vanguard's Forecasted Returns for the Decade Ahead

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There are countless forecasts of future investment returns. Most are focused on the next year and often are based on predictions that the past will continue.

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Vanguard Expands Fixed Income ETF Lineup

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Vanguard has listed a new pair of fixed income index ETFs on the Nasdaq today – the Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) and the Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF …

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About Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF BND

The fund’s investment objective is to seek to track the performance of a broad, market-weighted bond index. The fund generally: Provides broad exposure to the taxable investment-grade U.S. dollar-denominated bond market, excluding inflation-protected and tax-exempt bonds. Offers relatively high potential for investment income; share value tends to rise and fall modestly. May be more appropriate for medium- or long-term goals where you’re looking for a reliable income stream. Is appropriate for diversifying the risks of stocks in a portfolio.