Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

BND tracks a broad, market-value-weighted index of US dollar-denominated, investment-grade, taxable, fixed-income securities with maturities of at least one year.

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American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF

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The U.S. ETF industry is about to hit a tremendous milestone. Year to date through November 11, $897 billion has flowed into exchange traded funds, according to FactSet data.

A Record Year for ETF Inflows Imminent

Vanguard Total World Bond ETF

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

Emerging market (EM) assets are benefiting from a post-election rally as investors are now more clear on what the incoming presidential administration will look like. In the meantime, if emerging market assets continue trending higher, consider bond exposure.

Subsiding Election Angst Could Benefit Emerging Market Bonds

Recommend buying Vanguard Total Bond ETF due to exaggerated market hopes for deeper rate cuts, leading to recent bond underperformance. BND offers broad exposure to the American fixed income market, with over 11,000 bonds and a 0.03% management fee. Historical data shows bonds have returns over 10% during rate-cut cycles, making the Fund an attractive investment opportunity.

BND: Bonds Are Giving A New Opportunity

Two Vanguard ETFs that could be perfect for hands-off investors looking for solid returns.

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Vanguard Core Bond ETF

As noted in the Financial Times, investor demand for bonds is translating into record inflows for fixed income ETFs. On that note, it's an ideal time to get core exposure amid the revival of bonds.

Bonds Revival Continues to Gain Momentum

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Federal Reserve cuts will lead to lower dividend yields on ultra short-term and variable rate investments. Most of these trade with healthy spreads to comparable fixed-rate bonds. Breakevens vary though, with some variable rate investments likely to offer above-average yields for years to come, others not so much.

Breakeven Federal Reserve Cuts For Short-Term And Variable Rate ETFs

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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

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Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF

Exclude China and broadly defined EM stocks are posting substantially softer results, based on a set of ETFs through Friday's close. US shares are effectively neck and next with EM so far in 2024.

Emerging Markets Stocks Tied With U.S. Equities Year To Date

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

As the economy cools down and the U.S. Federal Reserve eases into a more accommodative monetary policy, the prospect of a potential recession could push even more investors to bonds. But recession or not, investors can still reap the benefits of core bond exposure.

Recession Or Not, Investors Can Benefit From Core Bonds

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Approximately 150 U.S.-listed ETFs gathered more than $1 billion in the first eight months of 2024. As I looked through the leaderboard, a few key themes jumped out.

Active, Crypto & Core ETFs, Oh My

BND's short-term outlook is positive due to lower inflation expectations and a potential end to or reduction in QT activity. Key bond risks include potential oil price spikes from geopolitical tensions and rising corporate credit risk during stock market crashes. In the long term, BND is not ideal due to concerns about US government debt, which makes its debt unpayable without chronically elevated inflation.

BND: Bonds Are Rising Again, But They Face 2 Key Risks

Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond Etf

Given the recent market volatility, investors have been flocking to bonds. With the expectation of rate cuts to come and subsequently falling yields, fixed income investors can complement their current core exposure with the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI).

Complement Your Core Bond Exposure With This Income ETF

In December 2023, I rated BND and AGG as Strong Buys due to economic slowdown and anticipated Fed rate cuts; both ETFs delivered decent returns. I now downgrade BND and AGG to Hold, as the market overreacted to economic data, pricing in more rate cuts than likely. Despite being slightly overpriced, BND and AGG still offer attractive yields (4.16% and 4.22%) for income-focused investors, with minimal downside risk.

BND And AGG: The Best Is Behind Them (Rating Downgrade)

August's PMI print lends further supporting evidence to a Federal Reserve interest rate cut later this month. Investors looking to harness opportunities within broad bonds should consider the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI) for its enhanced tax efficiency and income.

BNDI: Enhanced Bond Tax Efficiency Without Sacrificing Income

Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

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.

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Before the pandemic hit in 2020, a decade-long bull run in the stock market saw the 60/40 portfolio slowly fall out of favor. With market volatility returning, that 60/40 split appears to be making a comeback.

Increased Volatility Brings Back the 60/40 Portfolio

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BondBloxx BB-Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

While ETF popularity continues to grow, education remains key. Some advisors and investors use ETFs along with mutual funds or individual securities.

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The U.S. high yield bond ETF category has a new asset leader. The iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY) is now the largest high yield bond ETF in the market, with assets totaling $15.9 billion as of Aug.15.

High Yield Bond ETFs Have New Asset Leader

Bonds have once again become a default play to help hedge against stock market volatility. As renewed recession fears are adding market fluctuations to a typically tepid summer for stocks, bonds are an ideal safe haven, with three options from Vanguard to consider.

3 ETF Options as Safe Haven Demand Drives Investors to Bonds

Three years ago, we discussed BND, focusing on interest rate risk as the ten-year treasury yield bottomed out. BND has faced negative total returns over the past three years due to rising interest rates, but the outlook has changed. The ten-year yield is near the highest of the past decade, and potential rate cuts means potential for upside.

BND: The Easiest Way To Ride The Coming Bond Wave

The anticipation of interest rate cuts have been spurring investors to add bonds before yields subsequently fall. Even so, they can still extract yield while adding core bond exposure with the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI).

Get Bond Appreciation While Still Extracting Yield

While investors have been fixated on yields when it comes to bond exposure, the recent volatility could bring them back to fundamentals. Now is as good a time any to add core bond exposure as the equities roller coaster ride gets underway.

Consider These Key Options for Core Bond Exposure

Investors continue to pile into bonds ahead of Fed rate cuts, taking advantage of current yields before interest rate cuts take place. That said, fixed income investors looking to add core exposure can mull three options from Vanguard.

3 Core Options as Investors Add Bonds Ahead of Rate Cuts

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Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

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Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Undervalued industries, regions, and equity market segments offer investors the potential for strong, market-beating returns. There are ETFs tracking most of these. An overview of the cheapest sectors, and ETFs tracking these, follows.

Most Undervalued Asset Classes, Equity Industries, Segments, And Regions - 2H2024

Advisors and investors continue moving out on the yield curve as economic and inflation data lends credence to a potential interest rate cut this September. The NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI) seeks tax-efficient, high monthly income within bonds and consistently outperforms the broad market and peers.

Boost Your Bond Portfolio's Tax Efficiency With BNDI

The scramble for attaining higher yields before central bank rate cuts doesn't mean investors aren't exercising due diligence. In fact, they're eschewing risky debt and opting for higher-quality options,  according to the Financial Times.

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