Defense, Yield, or Both? An Active Bond ETF for Any Market
Elevated interest rates and market uncertainty make for an interesting tandem regarding getting core bond exposure. When considering yield, reinforcing a portfolio to absorb market shocks, or both, consider this active option from Vanguard: the Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS).
5 ETFs That Gained Investors' Love Last Week
VOO, SPY, IWM, BND and VTEB led ETF inflows last week as investors poured $22.7B into diverse fund categories.
2 Options to Take Advantage of a Bond Rally
Early signs of diminishing economic activity and inflation could be a harbinger for bond prices to rise. If so, consider taking advantage of a potential bond rally with a pair of ETFs from Vanguard.
BND: When Diversification Becomes Diworsification
BND offers low-cost, low-risk, broad bond market exposure, but its real returns have been mediocre and barely outpaced inflation. The fund's heavy diversification leads to underperformance compared to more focused bond ETFs, echoing Peter Lynch's 'diworsification' warning. Current macro risks—persistent inflation and high deficits—mean BND faces significant interest rate risk, limiting its near-term upside.
BND: U.S. Credit Downgrade Is Another Nail In The Coffin For Bonds
Moody's downgrade and surging interest costs signal a tipping point, with over half of US tax revenue potentially going to interest by 2028. BND faces long-term downside risk of 15-35% as inflation expectations rise and global demand for Treasuries wanes, evidenced by gold's outperformance. If the Fed loses independence, BND could decline faster as the likelihood of pro-inflation dovish policies grows.
3 Top ETFs I Plan to Buy in May for Passive Income
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Don't Overlook Active ETFs as Bonds Are Back in Favor
The CboeVolatility Index (VIX) spiked higher through the first week of April, prompting investors to seek refuge in safe haven assets like bonds. While passive bond ETFs offer broad-based exposure, investors shouldn't overlook active options that exist.
Managed Futures ETFs Rising to Diversification Call
April was volatile and challenging for investors. We wrapped up the month with the S&P 500 still down about 8% and the Nasdaq Composite down about 10% so far in 2025.
Vanguard Turns 50: How the Asset Management Giant Changed the Industry
Congratulations to Vanguard, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary today. Vanguard is well-known for making investing more accessible, affordable, and efficient for investors over the past 50 years.
3 Bond ETFs to Buy to Play This Spike in Bond Prices
Despite some recent (and very significant) volatility in the fixed income market, bonds continue to be one of the only asset classes to see relative outperformance to stat 2025.
Many ETFs in the Toolbox Can Provide Diversification
After the last two trading days, some investors might be questioning their exposure to U.S. equites. On the heels of consecutive 20%-plus calendar year gains for the Vanguard 500 ETF (VOO), large-caps have sold off.
Vanguard Launches New Active Short Duration Bond ETF
Today, Vanguard released the Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF (VSDB), the latest offering in the firm's fixed income suite. VSDB's objective is to generate strong income while limiting a portfolio to potential price volatility.
