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The Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND) Rating Report

Last Updated: March 2, 2020

Considering investing in the Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund? Read our free report on what every BND investor should know first. […]

PIMCO Total Return Fund Rating Report – Read Before Investing

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: April 27, 2020

Considering investing in the PIMCO Total Return Fund? Read our free rating report on the fund with what every investor in the fund should know. […]

20 Individual Bonds Yielding Over 5%

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: February 10, 2020

In the recent article, “Are You Really a ‘Long-Term’ Bond Investor?” I mentioned that even in today’s low-interest-rate environment, individual bonds of moderate credit risk […]

Consider Balanced Funds In A Pullback

Author: Charles Margolis

Last Updated: February 11, 2020

The idea of a “balanced portfolio” – stocks and bonds – has become a sort of mindless mantra on many investment sites and in countless articles.. […]

The Facts About Dividend Investing (For Conservative Investors)

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: February 7, 2013

Our interview with BlackRock’s David Casesse, a portfolio manager for the Blackrock Equity Dividend Fund. […]

The Vanguard Limited Term Tax Exempt Bond Fund VMLUX LB Rating Report

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: January 16, 2013

Symbol: VMLUX Category: Municipal Bond Fund/Short Duration Bond Fund Style: Active LB Rating: ***** 5 Stars Last Updated: 12/18/12 Useful Links Using LB Ratings to […]

Allan Roth is Off Base on the Dangers of Bond Funds

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: January 20, 2020

Here’s why. […]

Are bonds funds riskier than bonds? Yes, and here’s why.

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

A recent article in Seeking Alpha, “Are bond funds riskier than bonds?” by Robert Keyfitz misses a key point regarding individual bonds. […]

Vanguard Short Term Investment Grade Bond Fund (VFSTX) LB Rating Report

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: April 27, 2020

Symbol: VFSTX Category: Short Term/Low Duration Bond Funds Style: Active LB Rating: 4 Stars Last Updated: 11/15/12 Useful Links: Choosing a bond fund with LB […]

Are Municipal Bonds Expensive or Cheap?

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: November 5, 2012

Two opposing views. […]