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.

Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Investors continue to pile into bond funds, looking to add yield now before the Federal Reserve starts instituting rate cuts. Vanguard has both a passive and active option to get core bond exposure as well as yield.

Investors Pile Into Bond Funds Amid Attractive Yields

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Investing can be very complicated and confusing, which is why some people find it overwhelming. Looked at in a different light, investing can be fairly simple -- as simple as owning two exchange-traded funds.

Buy Everything (With Just 2 Vanguard ETFs)

Bristol-Myers

Comcast

Disney

Fidelity National Information

Fragile stagflation presents challenges for investors, with limited opportunities for good returns in stocks and bonds. It is likely markets will experience a lost decade in real terms when measured from 2022. I share 5 stocks I recently sold, why I sold them, my barbell strategy, and how much cash I am holding in my investment portfolios.

5 Stocks I Sold Due To "Fragile Stagflation" Risk

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

Invesco Senior Loan ETF

Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF

Fidelity Total Bond ETF

Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund

iShares Bitcoin Trust

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF

Invesco QQQ

iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

 SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Global X Uranium ETF

iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard Growth ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Markets steadily march on to record highs, as Q2 2024 wraps up. Many patterns that emerged earlier in the year once again prevailed through the fog of geopolitical and rate uncertainty.

The ETF Flowdown: Q2 2024

As services inflation has collapsed, I must revise my previous bearish stance on BND, as an inflationary rebound now appears unlikely. With job growth potentially overstated and full-time employment falling, the US appears likely headed into a period of much higher unemployment and lower consumer spending. Given debt, demographic, infrastructure, and geopolitical issues, I still expect higher long-term inflation, to the detriment of BND.

BND: Falling Employment Stability Temporarily Lifts Bond Market Outlook

The equity risk premium is 3.3%, historically low, which suggests that stocks are turning expensive compared to bonds. I have a buy rating on BND as a long-term core fixed-income holding, given its low expense ratio and high liquidity. Technical momentum for BND has improved, with potential resistance at $75 and a bullish upside target to $82 if a breakout takes place.

Yields Stabilizing, A Tight Equity Risk Premium Makes BND Attractive Today

Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond Etf

The month of May served as a reminder to get core bond exposure. That's because funds focused on the debt market saw increased inflows after April's outflows, resuming the positive trend.

An Active ETF to Consider After May Saw More Bond Fund Inflows

Cooling prices during the month of May are fueling bullish bets on bonds despite the latest Fed-speak to tamp down any notions of successive rate cuts at a rapid cadence. In the meantime, it could be an opportune time to take advantage of core bond exposure now before a potential rally.

Bullish Bets on Bonds Persist Despite Fed-Speak

Incoming economic data could finally push the U.S. Federal Reserve over the edge when it comes to cutting interest rates. As such, bonds have been pushing higher as more signs point to central bank easing.

Bonds Push Higher as Signs Point to Fed Easing

Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative Etf

Neos Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF

Neos S&P 500 High Income ETF

The NEOS suite of actively managed income ETFs offers tax-efficient income across core holdings. These include equities, bonds, and cash alternatives.

Boost Your Core Portfolio Income Tax Efficiency With NEOS

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX)

Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index ETF

With low prices and attractive yields, bonds in the current market environment are a compelling option. Rather than dive into a vast pool of individual bond options, exchange traded funds (ETFs) can provide a low-cost and convenient option.

3 ETFs for Low-Cost and Convenient Bond Exposure

Vanguard ETFs are prized for their low fees, top performance, and shareholder-friendly policies. These two broad-based Vanguard ETFs should cover the bases for most Main Street investors.

2 Vanguard ETFs Perfect for the Lazy Investor

Investors remain cautiously optimistic regarding interest rate cuts this fall after April's CPI print and signals of potential inflationary pressures easing. For those investors looking to add duration or enhance their income potential within bonds, the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI) is worth consideration.

Add Duration and Enhance Income With BNDI

iShares Select Dividend ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

Have you been watching the stock market rollercoaster lately and wondering where to spend your hard-earned money?

Where to Invest $15,000 Right Now

April's sell-off isn't dissuading investors from taking a closer look at adding bonds to their portfolio. The price dip is giving prospective bond investors a chance to take action on higher yields now before the U.S. Federal Reserve eventually cuts rates.

April's Sell-Off Opens Window of Opportunity for Bond Buyers

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF

When it comes to investment-grade bond funds, sometimes fixed income investors need to take a closer look at the composition of its holdings in order to assess whether it's truly investment-grade. Vanguard has three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that live up to the investment-grade designation.

Get True Investment-Grade Exposure With These 3 ETFs

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

It's possible to achieve strong long-term returns with a portfolio of simple low-cost index funds. Index funds allow you to match the performance of benchmark indexes, which can let you build wealth without much effort.

If I Had to Construct a Portfolio of Just 5 ETFs, Here's Exactly What I'd Buy Right Now

The move in interest rates has negatively impacted various asset classes, including real estate stocks, utility stocks, and bond funds like Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares. The BND ETF is a well-diversified fund with low volatility and negligible expenses, but the current environment is not favorable for the fund. The technical outlook for BND is bearish, and with the expectation of rising Treasury yields, BND is likely to continue to suffer.

BND: Your Money Deserves Better

Panagram AAA CLO ETF

Panagram Bbb-B Clo Etf

Pimco Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund

Fixed income ETFs gathered $51 billion of new money in the first quarter. This represented 26% of the industry's net inflows.

Looking to Loan ETFs

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

With speculation building around future potential interest rate cuts, prioritizing fixed income ETFs may be a smart move. Diversification into high-risk assets is one thing.

The Fixed Income Fix: 3 Top Funds to Buy Now for Reliable Passive Income

The bond markets could be getting more predictable in coming months after the U.S. Federal Reserve reiterated that rate cuts will come after it opted to keep rates unchanged in its latest meeting. That should help ease volatility in the bond markets, making it ideal for prospective bond investors to get core exposure.

Amid Subsiding Volatility, Get Core Bond Exposure

A report by Schiff Gold noted that as interest rates remain elevated, corporate defaults have been on the rise. As such, investors may want to consider staying on the side of investment-grade debt until credit risks subside.

As Junk Bond Defaults Rise, Mitigate Risks With These Options

Vanguard Total World Bond ETF

Global economies around the world in varying stages of their economic cycles. Therefore, international bonds can offer investors a taste of diversification that can serve its purpose in any bond portfolio.

Diversify Core Exposure With These International Bonds ETFs

Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF

It's hard to beat index funds for simplicity and low fees -- and performance, too. Most large-cap stock funds have underperformed the S&P 500 index.

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