Bonds
A collection of 46 posts
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
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.
Vanguard Finally Launches a Junk Bond ETF
A long-overdue launch collides with a junk bond market priced for perfection.
Total Bond Gets a “Plus”
Due out in December, Core-Plus Bond Index ETF promises more complete coverage, but don’t expect it to dethrone Total Bond Market ETF.