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Credit Spreads at Historic Tights: What Now?
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Another blockbuster year for bond ETFs is in the books. After two straight years of record net inflows, taxable fixed income ETF assets have nearly doubled since 2020 – crossing …
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Vanguard Well-Represented in 2025 Fixed Income ETF Inflows
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Sentiment: Positive ()
2025 capped off another strong year for fixed income ETFs, as ongoing market uncertainty pushed more investors into the safe confines of bonds. When it came to inflows, it was …
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These ETFs Offer Investors the Fixed Income “Sweet Spot”
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Sentiment: Positive ()
With the potential of more rate cuts to look forward to in 2026, fixed income investors may question how they could attain additional yield in the new year. A Morningstar …
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Vanguard Canada Cuts ETF Fees: What Investors Should Know
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Vanguard Canada has announced the largest fee cut in its history, lowering costs on 12 products in its ETF and mutual fund lineup. The reductions apply to roughly one-quarter of …
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Strong Fundamentals Are Underpinning Corporate Bonds
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Corporate bonds typically appeal to those seeking higher yield potential relative to safer government debt, but current market uncertainty may keep fixed income investors from making the move. However, strong …
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Fixed Income Options After Second Fed Rate Cut
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Sentiment: Positive ()
As widely expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points for a second time this year. This gives fixed income investors an opportunity to …
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Intermediate Bonds Could Add Income Amid Rate Cuts
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Sentiment: Positive ()
In a rate-hiking environment the last few years, short-term bonds have been the default exposure option. But as the bond market expects more rate cuts to come after September's drop …
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Reconsider Corporate Bonds as Shutdown Spurs Further Cuts
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Elected officials' continued debate about the budget on Capitol Hill could spur additional interest rate cuts. Given these current market forces, fixed income investors may want to reposition their portfolios …
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Despite Current Risks, Corporate Bonds Offer a Compelling Option
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Market uncertainty continues to linger in the back of fixed income investors' minds. But that can force much-needed recalibration of portfolios as tariffs and rate cuts loom.
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5 ETFs That Gained Investors' Love Last Week
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Sentiment: Positive ()
ETFs pulled in $38B last week, led by QQQ, VOO, ARKK, ETHA and VCIT as cooling inflation and rate-cut hopes boosted markets.
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An Intermediate Bond ETF That Shinee Bright in Q2
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Investors seeking a Goldilocks option to balance yield and rate risk may want to consider intermediate bonds. One fund that's coming off a strong second quarter and worthy of consideration …
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Bonds Rally On Weak Payrolls Data
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The bond market looks increasingly focused on slowing economic growth vs. tariff inflation.
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VCIT: An Investment-Grade Option
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Sentiment: Negative ()
VCIT offers low-cost, diversified exposure to U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds, but does not outperform its benchmark after fees. Falling interest rates in 2025 could benefit VCIT, yet current market volatility …
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Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'
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Sentiment: Negative ()
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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Corporate Bonds Look Appealing Amid Tariff Pause
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Sentiment: Positive ()
There's still a lot of uncertainty in the bond markets, especially the corporate variety. But with tariff negotiations underway, especially with China, the pause could present investors with an opportune …
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Stick With Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds Amid Uncertainty
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Market uncertainty is also spilling over into bonds. But fixed income investors can opt for corporate bonds if they're looking to maximize yield opportunities without sacrificing too much credit risk.
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