Bonds
A collection of 37 posts
A Bond Shake-Up Buried in the Fine Print
Three portfolio managers are out across six Vanguard bond funds—but this is less dramatic than it sounds.
Vanguard’s Junk Bond Index ETF Finally Arrives
The fund giant rounds out its high-yield lineup—filling a long-standing gap—with a plain-vanilla index ETF.
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.
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.
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.
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