Michael M. Santiago / Staff / Getty Images Stocks provide greater return potential than bonds, but with greater volatility along the way. Bonds are issued and sold as a "safe" alternative to the ...

Stocks and bonds are two of the most traded types of assets—each available for sale on several different platforms or through a variety of markets or brokers. And there are important ...

If you’re interested in receiving relatively higher yields — and don’t mind taking on some extra risk — high-yield bond funds, also known as “junk” bond funds, may be an asset class to ...

They then populate the portfolio with individual bonds and adjust sector allocations and yield-curve positioning in accordance with that view, while keeping the portfolio's overall duration ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Bonds are a core component of any well-diversified investment portfolio. Their role is two-fold: To generate income and bolster ...

See how we rate banking products to write unbiased product reviews. A savings bond is a debt security you can buy from the U.S. Treasury. Both types of savings bonds — Series EE and Series I ...

Junk bonds are a high-risk investment, but they offer the potential for higher returns than investment-grade bonds. Junk bonds, also known as high-yield bonds, are best suited for investors who ...

Low-risk, inflation-linked I bonds may be worth considering. Interest earned in the previous six months is added to the bond’s principal. The Treasury sets new I bond interest rates in May and ...

There are multiple brokers with a variety of bond offerings. The choice of the right broker depends on your goals. Benzinga has created a list of our top six brokers for bond traders. It is ...

Though the potential return of U.S. Treasury I-bonds as a long-term investment is no sure thing, Americans have voted for them with their wallets: Billions of dollars of these formerly obscure ...

Ever since Daniel Craig announced that he would be turning in the tuxedo and putting down the martini glass, the race has been on to decide who will be chosen as the next James Bond. The rumor ...

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