As interest rates rose over the past few years, bond prices plummeted, making high-quality bonds more attractive, our columnist says. The Federal Reserve's aggressive interest-rate increases brought bond investors a silver lining: significantly higher yields. However, with economic growth showing signs of a slowdown, and financial conditions and lending standards already tight, the risk-reward trade-off continues to be a concern for potential investors.
Picking the best bond ETF can be hard with so many options available. Here's what the experts suggest focusing on. The fixed-income market has been turned on its head in recent years, but there are still opportunities for those looking to buy bonds again. Depending on your goals and risk tolerance, you can grow your money in many different ways, from savings accounts and CDs to stocks, bonds, and more.
Treasury bonds have had one of their worst three-year stretches on record. Why it can't get much worse remains a key question for investors. Until recently, experts were falling all over themselves to recommend these Treasury bonds. Are they still worth it? I-bonds are seen as a good investment as long as inflation remains high. However, if the Fed continues to pause its interest rate hike, the dynamics of bond investments could shift.