Your bond portfolio's return depends on everything from interest rate swings to defaults. Here's what to watch for.

Safe high-yield investments often include government-backed securities, high-quality bonds and income-producing equities. These assets can be preferable because they offer predictable payments over ...

Sun, January 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM UTC When bond yields were near zero a few years ago, retirees hunting for income had to venture into riskier territory. Now that high-yield bonds are delivering ...

[The capital structures of companies in the high-yield universe have expanded greatly from traditional high-yield bonds to an array of alternative financing solutions that include bank loans and ...

One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The “core” ...

Looking to add a shot of yield to your bond portfolio? Your timing isn’t great. High-yield bonds’ spreads over Treasury bonds are near historical lows, and corporate layoffs are surging, a sign that ...

High yield bonds offer superior returns with manageable risk when selected using strict criteria on credit rating, maturity, and leverage metrics. My portfolio favors bonds with maturities under 5 ...

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High-yield bonds can provide increased income for investors willing to accept more risk. One of the best ways to moderate that risk is to have a broad, diversified portfolio, which investors can get ...