iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

LQD tracks a market-weighted index of US corporate investment-grade bonds across the maturity spectrum.

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF

Summer volatility spurred activity in the bond markets, but BBB bonds, the lowest of investment-grade bonds, is one looming risk that could still linger in 2020 or could it?

Are BBB-Rated Debt Risks Still a Concern in Bond Markets?

IG Credit Sets Records In '19; Outlook For '20

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF

iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Invesco QQQ

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

We have highlighted 10 ETFs that have seen higher dollar volume this year and are thus the top 10 volume leaders of 2019.

10 Most Heavily Traded ETFs of 2019

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

For the fund-flows week ended December 11, 2019, investors kept a keen eye on U.S./China trade discussions, the November nonfarm payrolls report, and the Federal Reserve Board's policy setting meeting.

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Fund Investors Take Their Foot Off The Pedal While APs Remain Engaged During The Week

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

ProShares S&P 500 Bond ETF

As 2019 comes to a close, it’s going to be another banner year for bonds, which have moved higher along with stocks thanks to an uncertain economic backdrop that saw investors pile heavily into bonds, especially during the summer. “As 2019 begins to draw to a close, investors are looking at how their investment portfolios [.

Bonds Are Set to Close Out 2019 with Another Banner Year

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF

iShares MBS ETF

iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF

The second half of 2019 continues to give investors mixed messages. At one point, volatility had investors deep diving into bonds before positive market-moving news elicited more risk-on vibes in equities, but investors should still consider getting core exposure to bonds regardless of what 2020 brings.

10 Biggest Bond ETFs in 2019 YTD Based on Total Assets

The search for yield is certainly a global phenomenon given the low rates offered in government debt around the world.

High Yield is Making Its Way into ESG Investing

SPDR Gold Trust

SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust

ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF

Options bets suggest that traders may be a bit too unnerved about the risks facing the stock market heading into the end of the year.

Could Coiled Volatility Suggest A Bigger Stock Move Is Coming?

The Treasury Department has been contemplating the release of an ultra-long bond, but it appears debt issues with a 50-year maturity date may be coming sooner than we think. The news comes as yields have been at record lows and talks of zero to negative interest rates are creeping into bond market vernacular.

A 50-Year Treasury Bond May Come Sooner Than We Think

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares National Muni Bond ETF

iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF 

Pimco Global Stockplus & Income Fund

ProShares Ultra S&P 500

ProShares Ultra 20+ Year Treasury

ProShares UltraPro S&P500

ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF

PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index ETF

Market history has shown that an allocation to bonds can diversify and lower the risk of an equity portfolio.

Leveraged ETFs For Long-Term Investing

Rate cuts in 2019 may have tamped down any sizeable gains in the fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but bonds in general are still an essential component in an investor’s portfolio. In an interview with Morningstar’s director of personal finance, Christine Benz, she discusses why fixed income is necessary.

Why Bonds Are Still An Essential Component in a Portfolio

Bond ETFs rallied this year as rates plunged back to record lows, but fixed-income investors shouldn’t bet on the rally to continue.

Bond ETFs Have Little Room for Further Gains

October brings playoff baseball into sports, but for the capital markets, volatility could bring curve balls to investors.

Opt for Quality Debt in the Fixed Income ETF Market

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF

We discuss whether it will be prudent to buy bond ETFs given the edgy global political scenario.

Is it the  Right Time to Buy Bond ETFs? Let's Explore

As some grow wary of risks in the equity market, investors are shifting their attention to corporate bonds and related exchange traded funds. According to Lipper data, investors yanked $46.2 billion from stock funds last month, the biggest monthly outflow this year, while adding $13.5 billion to taxable bond portfolios, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Billions Flow into Corporate Bond ETFs

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF

CNBC’s Mike Santoli takes a look at low-volatility stocks that traders have backed off from in this “ETF Spotlight” segment. With a focus on the most popular recent trades, there are some notable ETFs to highlight, even if it’s merely a temporary cool off.

Is It Now Time To Back Off Fear Trades?

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

More and more cash is going to work into the financial markets. The problem with that statement is that the money is being put to work in all of the most common asset classes rather than being highly biased toward one asset class over others.

Did Massive ETF Inflows in Stocks, Bonds & Gold Mark a Summer Top in All 3 Asset Classes?

On the back of first half of inflows of $72 billion, global fixed income exchange traded funds topped $1 trillion in combined assets under management earlier this month and BlackRock Inc. sees that number surging to $2 trillion in just five years.

Bond ETFs To Hit $2 Trillion In Five Years, BlackRock Says

If you're seeking a hedge against a volatile stock market, these bond ETFs are worth a look.

Top 3 Investment-Grade Corporate Bond ETFs

ClearBridge All Cap Growth ETF

The U.S. economic growth in the first quarter breezed past expectations and marked the best first-quarter growth in four years. These ETF areas should gain from this momentum.

US Q1 GDP Growth Trumps Expectations: ETF Areas to Win

It's not just that the S&P 500, up 11.9 percent, is having its best quarter since 2012. Everything is up, including stocks and bonds.

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