Bonds

bondsThe premise of bonds is simple: you invest your money to an entity and, after a set period of time, that money matures and can be collected for more than what you invested. Some of the more popular bonds are government bonds, which have been used in the past to fund wars, public utilities, and various federal and state projects.

The main caveat to bonds is their limited returns and the possibility of that yield barely even surpassing inflation. However, the security of bonds is priceless. Bonds are all but sure things and even if the issuer goes bankrupt, bond holders (lenders) are the first to be paid out. Bonds have their place in any portfolio, as they provide lockdown stability and even some growth.

Fund Flows: Great Bards, Poor Oracles

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The end of June was full of scary headlines about the billions pouring out of bond funds. If you're an individual investor, that exodus should be largely meaningless.

2013 Fund Flows: Bonds, Metals Brutalized

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Fund flows provide a nice snapshot into the best- and worst-performing asset classes of 2013's first half, but things will likely be different in coming months.

Bond Funds See Record Outflow in June

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Investors pulled $80 billion out of mutual and exchange-traded bond funds last month after the Federal Reserve signaled it would slow stimulus spending.

4 Bond ETFs for Varying Risk Appetites

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Concerning bond funds, be mindful of this adage from Warren Buffett: “Uncertainty is the friend of the buyer of long-term values.”

5 Numbers Bernanke Will Be Watching

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Everyone's wondering when the Federal Reserve will start pulling out of QE. These five numbers will determine whether it's sooner or later.

June Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Borrowing money got a lot more expensive in June as rates on a host of popular loan products rose sharply, but savers saw little relief from ultra-low rates.

3 ETFs to Play Rising Bond Yields

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Rising bond yields got you down? Try one of these exchange-traded funds that will survive, if not thrive, in a rising-rate environment.

3 Great Income ETFs to Buy During This Correction

By Michael Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Taking the time to hunt out bargain-priced income opportunities will have a profound impact on how you inevitably emerge from the correction.

Don’t Fear a QE Tapering … Whenever It Finally Comes

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief when the Fed announced that it wouldn't yet taper its quantitative easing policy. But should it fear tapering in the first place?

Are Muni Bond ETFs Worth the Risks?

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Detroit put municipal bonds back in the headlines last week, after announcing that it couldn't repay a portion of its debt. Should investors be worried?

3 Funds to Tackle Rising Interest Rates

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
If the Federal Reserve does begin to taper and interest rates keep ticking up, you've got options. Here are three funds that could see you through.

Why Higher Rates Ain’t Here to Stay

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Rates are rising on market fears that the Fed will reduce its stimulus program, but tightening will only happen when the economy is ready. Spoiler: It's not.

Emerging-Market Debt: As Vulnerable as Ever

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Emerging-market bonds have matured as an asset class in the past decade, but once investors start worrying about risk, emerging debt is as vulnerable as ever.

Adjust to a Changing Retirement Landscape

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Low rates on fixed-income instruments like Treasuries and CDs are giving retirement planners fits. It's time to rethink some of the entrenched income strategies.

The REAL Threat to the Markets This Summer

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Can U.S. stocks hold up if China's economy is as weak as some market segments are indicating? Don't bet on it.

Don’t Expect the Bond Selloff to Continue

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Bond prices have ticked up over the past few weeks, with yields now above 2% on the 10-year bond, but a runaway increase is unlikely as the economy struggles

7 Economic Reports to Always Watch

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
These reports may not make big headlines like GDP and monthly jobs numbers, but they actually are better at telling us where the economy is headed.

Intermediate-Term Treasury Bonds on the Brink

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
We're near an important inflection point in fixed-income -- keep a close eye on bond prices.

Is the Bond Selloff for Real? Watch These Sectors for a Clue

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Treasury yields might be soaring, but the market segments most sensitive to China's economy are showing weakness. So which market is right?
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