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Bond Ladders vs. Bond Funds: What’s Right for You?
Many retirement investors are interested in bonds because they are both safer and more predictable than the stock market. Bonds pay out interest payments on a regular basis, and if held to maturity, repay the principal amount. If you’re holding highly rated bonds, the default risk is minimal compared to equities. They are ideal for […]
When Is a Good Time to Invest in Bonds?
Bonds were a relatively uneventful asset class until the 2008 financial crisis when they quickly became a top performer. Over the course of the crisis, highly rated bonds posted a modest six percent return when stocks lost nearly 40 percent of their value. Deciding to invest in bonds could have saved a portfolio from catastrophe! […]