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.

Apple

Agnico Eagle Mines

Ares Capital

Brookfield Asset Management

BHP Billiton

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Brookfield Corp

Blackstone Group

Carlyle Group

Freeport-McMoRan

General Dynamics

SPDR Gold Trust

Huntington Ingalls Industries

iShares Gold Trust

Coca-Cola

Leggett & Platt

L3Harris

Lockheed Martin

Main Street Capital

McDonald's

Newmont Mining

PepsiCo

The peace dividend is likely about to be "cut." We look at the ramifications of a peace dividend cut on the stock market and dividend stocks in particular. We share how we are preparing our portfolio for such a scenario.

Peace Dividend Cut Alert: Important Warning To Passive Income Investors

The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF's 16% loss over the last 3 years exposed the flaws in advisor's long held belief that "Bonds are for Safety." Many investors believe that they will be made whole in a length of time corresponding to the ETF's duration. This is not true. BND's index methodology forces it to sell bonds before they mature, locking in losses after rates rise. We examine this methodology in some detail.

BND: Why Your 'Paper Losses' Are All Too Real

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The long-awaited spot bitcoin ETFs are trading after a decade of waiting. So now the ETF and advisor community has some available brain capacity to look forward.

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Many Wall Street firms project that bonds will rise significantly this year. One reason for caution, though, is that government debt could weigh on bond prices.

Is the Bond Market Poised to Skyrocket in 2024? Here's What Wall Street Thinks.

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF

Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF

Wall Street is doubling down on their bond bets for 2024. The notion that rate cuts are finally coming in 2024 spurs this movement.

3 ETFs to Consider as Wall Street Increases Bets on Bonds

Changes in long-term inflation expectations and real interest rates have driven bond market volatility. The correlation between crude oil storage levels and the price of bonds is notable, pointing toward shortage risks creating more inflationary pressures. The potential impacts of oil prices, currency fluctuations, and the Federal Reserve's actions are essential for bond performance in 2024.

BND: The 2024 Bond Market Should Be Quiet Unless Another Straw Hits The Camel

iShares Trust iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF

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Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Wall Street witnessed an upbeat Q4 due to moderation in inflationary pressures, the likelihood of Fed rate cuts in 2024 and decent corporate earnings.

ETF Asset Report of Q4

Vanguard Core Bond ETF

With 2024 just around the bend, fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are offering investors bright prospects for bond exposure in the new year and capital allocation is expected to increase. “Fixed-income ETFs have been garnering significant interest from investors, with inflows expected to continue the 2023 trend well into 2024,” noted Christopher J.

Fixed Income ETFs Offer Increased Opportunities in 2024

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index ETF

While 2022 was a brutal year for bonds, fixed income enjoyed many tailwinds this year, from high interest rates to lowered inflation to a less volatile economy. This made 2023 the year for fixed income.

The Most Popular Vanguard Fixed Income ETFs in 2023

Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF

Investors still love the Vanguard 500 ETF, adding tens of billions of dollars to their holdings. They also love a pair of Vanguard bond ETFs, but one is a better choice for most investors.

3 Vanguard ETFs Investors Couldn't Get Enough of in 2023 and the 1 I'd Buy for 2024

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond Etf

When the rate narrative changed in October, a veritable flood of money moved back into core bond exposures. As advisors and investors continue increasing their long-duration fixed income allocations, the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI) is a fund to consider.

BNDI Offers Better Returns, Tax-Efficient Income in Bonds

The 60/40 portfolio composed of stocks and bonds, respectively, has somewhat fallen to the wayside in the past decade. But with optimism flooding the bond markets for 2024, it could make a comeback.

2024 Could Bring More Investors Back to 60/40 Portfolio

Vanguard Growth ETF

Buying low-cost indexed ETFs is a proven way to build wealth over time. Vanguard ETFs have been among the best passively managed vehicles in terms of performance, fees, and tax efficiency.

3 Vanguard ETFs That Can Serve as a Complete Portfolio

Target date funds force you to give up a lot of control over asset allocation and tax treatment, and you'll pay more in fees. A few simple tweaks using just three funds can produce much better results for retirement savers.

Before You Buy a Target Date Fund, Consider This Simple 3-Fund Strategy First

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Vanguard Total Stock and Total Bond are a perfect pairing for a simple balanced portfolio. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation is a growth-oriented equity ETF.

4 Vanguard ETFs That Could Help You Retire a Millionaire

The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF recently surpassed $100 billion in total assets. Investors are piling into the ETF because the value of bonds has climbed considerably in recent weeks.

Investors Are Piling Into This Vanguard ETF. Here's Why It's Not Too Late to Join Them

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) has reached a milestone by surpassing $100 billion in assets. This is the first time a bond ETF has broken this threshold since the inception of such products over two decades ago.

Total Bond Market ETF (BND) Tops $100B in AUM

After an atrocious 2022, fixed income is clearly alive and well. Just look at the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND).

Vanguard's BND Becomes First Bond ETF to Reach $100B in Assets

Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative Etf

Neos S&P 500 High Income ETF

Economic recession, side-stepping recession, rolling recession — there remains very little genuine consensus on what 2024 brings for the U.S. economy and markets. The high degree of uncertainty creates some challenges for advisors and investors alike.

Move Confidently Into 2024 With NEOS ETFs

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Enbridge

Enterprise Products Partners

Energy Transfer LP Unit

Johnson & Johnson

Lowe's

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

Realty Income Corp

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Walmart

Living off of dividends can be truly life-changing. We discuss why and how to do this. We also share a sample portfolio for making this dream a reality.

How To Live Off Of Dividends For Potentially Life-Changing Passive Income

The recent rate pause by the Federal Reserve is bringing optimism to the capital markets that interest rates may finally head lower. In turn, it's pushing yields down.

November Rally Should Help Bring Investors Back to Bonds

November 2023 was the best month for bonds since 1985, suggesting a turning point in the bond market. Vanguard's Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF and iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF have similar performance and holdings. The future outlook for the bond market is positive, with potential rate cuts and bond appreciation predicted in 2024.

BND And AGG: Records Broken, A Head-To-Head Comparison, And 2024 Predictions

‘Tis the season for tax-loss harvesting, and this year presents several opportunities in bonds. Advisors and investors needing to move into a product with similar exposure should consider the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI).

When Tax-Loss Harvesting Bonds, Don't Overlook BNDI

The milestone is a testament to investors' appetite for bonds.

Vanguard's Biggest Bond ETF Tops $100 Billion

The prospect of subsiding interest rates has become more pronounced after the recent pause in rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. If that's the case, fixed income investors may want to extract additional income while also getting core bond exposure with the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI).

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