I Need More Fixed Income in My Portfolio. Here Are 3 Great Vanguard ETFs That Could Help Me Get It.
One popular rule of thumb states that by subtracting your age from 110, you can figure out your ideal stock and fixed-income allocations. I've generally focused on stocks, and don't have nearly enough fixed-income assets.
3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist if the Fed Cuts Rates in September
Long-term bonds should rise as interest rates fall, making the Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF a good pick. REITs benefit from lower rates, boosting the Vanguard Real Estate ETF.
BLV: Time To Upgrade Vanguard's Long Duration Fund
BLV's performance has significantly declined over the past two years due to rising interest rates, leading to a 30% drawdown in share prices. The Federal Reserve's unprecedented rate hikes have caused bond yields to increase, impacting BLV's net asset value. Forecasted rate cuts by the Federal Reserve could potentially lead to an increase in the value of BLV's portfolio, earning the fund an upgrade.
1 No-Brainer Bond ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500
This ETF owns 3,091 long-term bonds and has an exceptionally low annual expense ratio. Long-term bond prices will likely increase if the Fed cuts interest rates next month.
I Can't Think of a Better Vanguard ETF to Buy During the Stock Market Sell-Off Than This One
Multiple factors are behind the current market decline, including concerns about a potential recession. Several Vanguard ETFs could be good candidates to buy right now.
3 ETFs That Are Screaming Buys in August
One ETF is a great pick with small-cap stocks roaring back. Another owns long-term bonds, which should perform well if the Fed cuts interest rates.
Rate Cuts Could See Investment-Grade Debt Outperform
With high yields in the current bond market environment, it was easy to get lured into risky debt despite the credit risk. Now, investors could be shifting to safer debt, which could outperform once the Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates.
Institutional Investors Are Going Long on Bonds Again
Downward pressure on bond prices from high interest rates is starting to ease. This opens opportunities for institutional investors to return to bonds again.
