Nominal yield, a key bond metric, is calculated by dividing the annual interest by the bond's face value, not purchase price. Learn its influence on bonds now.

Yield basis represents bond prices as yield percentages, simplifying comparisons between fixed-income securities. Learn how ...

Once known as junk bonds, the high-yield bond market has gotten a lot safer. This market is home to debt issued by borrowers with lower relative credit quality and a higher relative risk of default, ...

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 ...

If rates have indeed crested, fixed-income investors may benefit from a combination of coupon income and modest price appreciation.

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” ...

HYS delivers a 7.1% yield from short-term high-yield bonds while limiting interest rate risk through 0-5 year maturities. The fund outperformed investment-grade bonds by 33% over five years but ...

[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 ...

The credit spreads on high-yield bonds remain tight at the start of 2026, with spreads averaging around 270 basis points, according to the Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Index. This indicates the market is ...

Vanguard research shows low-risk assets anchor retirement portfolios and can provide stability for younger investors.