A bond is a type of investment that involves lending money to an entity, such as a government or a corporation. In return for the loan, the entity agrees to pay a specified rate of interest during the ...

There were no rate cuts for much of 2025. Then, in September 2025, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a ...

While bonds are generally considered a relatively safe investment and can provide income for investors, there are still a few mistakes investors should avoid making when it comes to investing in bonds ...

President Donald Trump’s efforts to stack the Federal Reserve with economists willing to cut interest rates is providing all the drama this week. But the longer-term future for monetary policy, the ...

This third and final column on bonds is focused on understanding the risks that come with investing in bonds. While many ...

— -- Q: Is investing in bonds by buying bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds as safe as buying them directly from the issuer, such as the U.S. government? A: You can get the best ...

The last five years have taken bond investors on a wild ride. In 2020, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates near zero, to keep a panicking economy afloat. Fast-forward to 2022, when rates rose ...

The roller coaster ride of the stock market in recent weeks has some investors wondering if they should seek safer and perhaps more dependable options to protect their money. Bonds are seen by some ...

Learn how call protection in bonds prevents early buybacks by issuers, safeguarding your investment for a defined term with examples and key insights.

We analyzed 75 OTC bonds and 33 Baby bonds in the BDC sector, focusing on yields, ratings, and credit quality to identify investment opportunities. Benchmark BDC bonds like ARCC and MAIN have tight ...