The utilities sector could offer up a safe haven sector that traders could also take advantage of during heavy market fluctuations.
Given the abundance of market uncertainty, it may be best to adhere to Treasuries, or for additional yield, to municipal bonds.
Moving forward, investors may want to keep investment-grade options close with a few from Vanguard to consider.
Fixed income investors can opt for corporate bonds to maximize yield opportunities without sacrificing too much credit risk.
Green bond issuers tend to excel at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, per a Bank for International Settlements study.
Tariffs among developed countries could mean emerging market (EM) assets like bonds could garner interest.
With market uncertainty abound in today's macro and geopolitical climate, Berkshire Hathaway hasn't been immune to the volatility.
Stock/bond divergence allows investors to reap the benefits of portfolio diversification, giving bond exchange-traded funds credence.
A healthy jobs report should keep real estate traders appeased, but cautious optimism is warranted moving forward.
There's plenty of uncertainty due to the threat of tariffs, but to counter volatility, market experts are recommending bonds.
Broadcom looks to build off last year's strength, which should give bullish traders another year of potential gains.
In the case of bond ETFs, it was a strong year in 2024, and key areas could be touch points for investment opportunities.
The threat of tariffs is ramping up ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. This is pushing up silver and copper prices.
Uncertainty with regard to interest rate policy warrants an active management strategy inherent in the Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF.
Despite a lackluster 2024 for most bonds, investors with an eye on the long-term time horizon could reap future benefits.
Despite the expectation of rate cuts, a push-pull dynamic could exist if high inflation continues, opening the door for short-term bonds.
Short-term bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can provide yield seekers with a viable alternative to money market funds.
At some, point a steepening yield curve will result, leading to yield opportunities for long-term bond exchange-traded funds.
Vanguard has a pair of bond options if fixed income investors are looking to get active with their portfolio.
The global transition to clean energy should open opportunities for fixed income investors in bond funds that focus on the ESG theme.
As a major corn and soybean consumer, China is keeping prices in limbo. A potential trade war could add additional intrigue.
Rate cut expectations pushed more investors into investment-grade corporate bonds, giving them their best quarter in nearly a year.
If the risk of stepping too far out into the yield curve is too much to bear, consider using intermediate bond options.
Semiconductor stocks continue to rally and will continue to do so as long as the AI and data center themes stay hot.
Fixed income investors may want to take a middle-ground approach with bonds and opt for debt with intermediate maturity dates.
A potential recession could push even more investors to bond, but recession or not, investors can reap the benefits of core bond exposure.
Despite forthcoming volatility, it's an ideal time to get municipal debt exposure, especially in the current market environment.
History typically shows that election years don't produce major volatility swings in the municipal bond market.
ETFs saw a record number of inflows in August, including bond-focused funds, which are offering opportunities in corporate debt.
The forthcoming presidential election is certainly adding a healthy dose of intrigue into the municipal bond space.
Copper has been trending lower since the middle of May, but supply disruptions in Latin America could help reverse that trend.
Mining stocks can certainly benefit from gold’s run as the precious metal looks to break past the $2,600 per ounce mark. Gold prices are already up about 23% for the year and could keep on rallying with a number of tailwinds behind it.
Before the pandemic hit in 2020, a decade-long bull run in the stock market saw the 60/40 portfolio slowly fall out of favor. With market volatility returning, that 60/40 split appears to be making a comeback.
It's an ideal time to add bonds, especially if they are poised to outperform stocks over the next 10 years.
Investors can still extract yield while adding core bond exposure with the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI).
During volatile markets, investors may flock to safe haven sectors like utilities that can weather a recession.
As gold prices continue to rise, investors may want to consider gold miners, which are offering incredible value.
The equities market could see small-caps outrunning their large-cap peers as more investors are shifting to small-cap stocks.
The ongoing global electrification is spurring a demand for copper, but supply shortages could portend higher prices in the future.
When looking to pair yield and credit quality, corporate bonds are an ideal option, especially when it comes to investment-grade.
Efforts to plant more wheat have been stifled, which could potentially upset global markets, thereby pushing prices higher.
The incorporation of artificial intelligence in the crypto space could push AI-focused exchange-traded funds even higher.
Investors could be shifting to safer debt, which could outperform once the Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates.
A transition to alternative energy is helping to fuel a 4th industrial revolution. In turn, this will increase critical minerals demand.
More inflows into active bond ETFs during the month of June is following the overall trend of higher inflows since the start of the year.
The expectation of rate cuts is not only fueling news-sensitive trades in emerging markets equities, but also in bonds.
Investors continue to pile into bond funds, looking to add yield now before the Federal Reserve starts instituting rate cuts.
Investors may want to opt for a middle-ground solution for yield and rate risk with intermediate bond funds.
