Bond Funds
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
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%
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
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)
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
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 […]
Are bonds funds riskier than bonds? Yes, and here’s why.
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
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?
Two opposing views. […]