Topic

Bonds

A collection of 35 posts

Quick Take

Vanguard’s Junk Bond Index ETF—Better Late Than Never

The fund giant files for a high-yield bond index ETF—filling a gap in its lineup, but raising questions about the timing.

| 2 min read
IVA Research

Vanguard’s Target-Maturity Bond ETFs: Useful Tools, Limited Uses

Low fees and a familiar playbook could help Vanguard win assets—but these funds solve specific problems and won’t replace traditional bond funds.

| 6 min read
Quick Take

Core-Plus Bond Index ETF: A Small Twist on a Big Classic

Vanguard’s newest bond ETF adds junk bonds to the mix, boosting long-term returns—at the cost of deeper drawdowns.

| 2 min read
Weekly Brief

Bonds Get a Boost, Retirement Gets an Annuity—Vanguard’s Busy Week

No crash after all | Vanguard readies Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | New Lifetime Income Trusts add an annuity option | Distribution season looms| Vanguard backtracks on bitcoin | RMD reminder

| 10 min read
Quick Take

Vanguard Joins the Bond Ladder Race

The fund giant files to launch 10 target-maturity corporate bond ETFs—finally entering a market led by iShares and Invesco.

| 2 min read
Quick Take

Vanguard Finally Launches a Junk Bond ETF

A long-overdue launch collides with a junk bond market priced for perfection.

| 2 min read