Safe high-yield investments often include government-backed securities, high-quality bonds and income-producing equities.

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” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael writes on high income assets that help people retire early. Look, we all know US companies are raking in big ...

Retail investor trends have expanded the opportunity set for index fund creators, especially in fixed-income. The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF provides an example of modern-day ...

The fund has returned 8.12 percent over the past year, 9.10 percent over the past three years, 5.11 percent over the past five years and 6.63 percent over the past decade. The fund invests primarily ...

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 ...

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At the close of 2025’s third quarter, all major fixed-income Morningstar Categories showcased positive returns, but it wasn’t a smooth-sailing ride. In July, the 10-Year Treasury yield hovered between ...

Although HYBL's allocations are uncommon, I find them to be perfectly reasonable. The fund is simply investing in high-yield securities, both fixed-rate and variable-rate, without regard to their ...

A basket of dividend ETFs can provide a lifetime of passive income and low stress. The first five ETFs offer outsize yields from a combination of stocks, real estate, and bonds. The second group aims ...

Fixed-income investors got a one-two punch in mid-October: first, with the bankruptcy-protection filing of First Brands, a heavily indebted auto-parts company, and then, separately, when two regional ...