Last year, every time the Fed cut, rates on the 10-year note and longer maturities increased, meaning a loss of principal, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. For many retirees, inflation has hit them at the hardest point in their lives ...

A retirement portfolio blends 75% equities with 25% fixed income using diversified Vanguard and Fidelity funds and top-rated ...

Last year was a tough year for fixed income investors. Most major bond indexes finished lower. Going forward, finding opportunities for value in today’s bond market isn’t easy. Valuations are soaring ...

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 ...

The fixed-income market has long been a cornerstone for conservative investors seeking stability and predictable returns. However, the landscape of bonds and fixed-income investments has faced ...

Investors are rethinking yield, liquidity, and diversification as insurance capital shifts and fixed-income ETFs expand. This ...

Prospects for bonds in 2026 look strong but not without hurdles. Fixed-income investors face falling rates, tight spreads and ...

While equity trends and AI-driven stories might dominate the ETF headlines, a more understated revolution is occurring in the fixed-income universe, and under the leadership of active managers.

This article was written by Scott Atha, Fixed Income Indices Product Manager at Bloomberg. As we look ahead and prepare for another exciting year in the Bloomberg index business, we should pause and ...