BND vs AGG: The Two Biggest Bond ETFs Look Identical, but One Has Quietly Won for Years
Quick Read BND's float-adjusted index excludes Fed-held bonds, giving it a narrow 10-year edge over AGG despite costing 1 basis point more at 0.04%. SCHZ mirrors AGG's index for Schwab investors, while BNDX adds currency-hedged internation…
A league of its own: China’s bond market defies global slump
[Close-up bond market trading screen with rising yields. Coupons, rates, yields and other informations are displayed.] Torsten Asmus Chinese 10-year government bonds have vastly outperformed their U.S. and Japanese counterparts in local cu…
Bond market still expects Fed rate hikes despite softer inflation data
[Bonds. Cubes form the word Bonds. Bonds word concept] Viktor Aheiev/iStock via Getty Images A cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report has eased fears of an immediate interest-rate increase, but bond investors and Federal Reserve Chairm…
Credit markets shrug off geopolitical turmoil as investors seek yield, SocGen says
[Umbrella.] artisteer/iStock via Getty Images Corporate credit markets are behaving more like a safe haven than a risk asset, holding steady despite renewed tensions in the Middle East, higher inflation readings and volatility across equit…
EMB’s 6 Percent Emerging Market Bond Yield Hides Hard Currency Sovereign Default Risk Most Income Investors Have Never Modeled
Quick Read iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB) — delivers 6% yield on dollar-denominated emerging market sovereign bonds. EMB has held bonds from Argentina, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, and Russia that actually defaulted, with…
Vanguard’s 0.07% BND Bond ETF Is Outperforming Active Pimco at One Tenth the Cost
Quick Read Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) charges just 0.03% annually ($90 per $300K) by tracking the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index across 11,000 investment-grade bonds, while competing active funds like PIMCO Active Bond ETF (BO…
Credit markets shrug off geopolitical turbulence as bond supply surges
[eurobonds and corona-bonds to finance the corona-crisis] filmfoto European credit markets continued to show unusual resilience last week even as geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices and a selloff in government bonds rattled broader fi…
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etf.com ETF flows showed a clear divergence between niche, high-growth strategies and broad market exposures. On the inflow side, the ARK Innovation ETF led by a wide margin with nearly $1.9 billion in creations and a sharp 19% AUM increas…
BNDW Offers 4.1% Yield and 50-Country Bond Coverage for Almost Nothing
Quick Read Vanguard Total World Bond ETF (BNDW) combines Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) in a single 0.05% expense ratio fund, delivering 4.1% dividend yield while providing exposure to…
VWOB or BNDX: Which International Bond ETF Is the Better Buy?
If you're feeling uneasy about the economy due to recent oil price shocks, or are concerned that U.S. tech stock valuations are too high, buying bonds can be a good way to diversify your portfolio. But if you want to invest in internationa…
This International Bond ETF Could Offer High Yields -- and Higher Risk
A big trend right now is investors looking for opportunities beyond the U.S. market. If you want to diversify your portfolio away from U.S. stocks and bonds, one way to do it is to buy an international bond fund, like the Vanguard Total In…
This International Bond ETF Could Offer High Yields -- and Higher Risk
Key Points The Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF has proven itself a winner lately. The fund has outperformed prominent U.S. and international bond ETFs in the past year. But keep in mind that it has 41% of its holdings in bond…
Retirees Love This $115 Billion ETF That Pays Monthly Income
Quick Read Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) provides exposure to non-U.S. investment-grade bonds at 0.07% expense ratio. BNDX returned 22.2% over ten years in price terms. The current dividend yield is 3.2%. Currency hedging in…
How Broad Market ETFs Like VTI Can Support Long-Term Portfolio Stability
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index ETF(NYSEMKT: VTI) is an interesting exchange-traded fund (ETF). It isn't meant for investors looking to find the next hot stock. It is designed for investors who recognize the difficulty of that goal. Here…
As 'Sell America' trade volatility rages on, some of the biggest changes may be in your bonds
Amid recent debate over the so-called "Sell America" trade and capital rotating out of U.S. markets, foreign stocks have received most of the attention. But international bonds, especially emerging market bonds, have also been riding high.…
Vawter Financial Buys $10 Million of JPMorgan Active Bond ETF
On Feb. 2, 2026, Vawter Financial, Ltd. disclosed a purchase of 190,959 shares of the JPMorgan Active Bond ETF(NYSE:JBND), with an estimated transaction value of $10.36 million based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to…
3 Established Income ETFs for a More Defensive 2026
Rolled bond certificate beside stacked coins and cash on a desk, symbolizing high-yield bond income and defensive ETF investing. Key Points With dividend yields of 3% or better, three income-generating ETFs that could thrive in 2026 presen…
This Fund Cashed Out $8 Million from a Tech ETF — Here’s What It Bought Instead
Key Points Ohio-based Prosperity Capital sold 33,127 shares of QQQM for an estimaed $7.8 million in the third quarter. Post-transaction, the fund reported holding 45,726 shares of QQQM valued at $11.3 million. QQQM now makes up 0.7% of the…
Here's Why One Fund Bought $19 Million in Global Bonds and Sold Shares of a Big Tech ETF
Key Points Ohio-based Prosperity Capital bought 381,763 shares of BNDX for an estimated $18.9 million in the third quarter. The transaction marked a new position for Prosperity, which didnt reportBNDX holdings in the second quarter. The ne…
ETFs to Gain Amid Latest U.S. Regional Banking Worries
U.S.regional bank stocks tumbled on Oct. 16, 2025, due to fresh signs of credit stress in the banking sector. Zions Bancorporation plunged 13% on the day and Western Alliance Bancorporation fell nearly 10% after both disclosed losses tied…
Thinking of Buying the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF? 3 Other ETFs Vanguard's Experts Think Could Be Even Better
Key Points Vanguard pioneered index funds, and most offer tight index tracking at low expense ratios. The S&P 500 has climbed to extreme valuations, so some segments of the financial market look more appealing right now. These three ETFs a…
Watch out, retirees: President Trump doesn’t understand interest rates
Jerome Powell has brought down long-term interest rates — but apparently the president hasn’t noticed. - AFP via Getty Images Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been cutting interest rates all year. And President Trump hasn’t even…
Top 25 largest ETFs: World’s most popular exchange-traded funds by assets
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are one of the most popular ways to invest in the stock and bond markets — and for plenty of good reasons. These funds let investors buy a diversified collection of securities, with the potential to earn strong…
DIA Gains $359M in Assets as US EU Strike Trade Deal
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) attracted $359.2 million on Monday, bringing its assets under management to $38.3 billion, according to data provided by FactSet. The Dow Jones Industrial Average-tracking fund's inflow…
Global bond yields jump as debt concerns mount, rattling long-term investors
[A world globe marked with several national flag pins] Richard Drury Long-term government bond yields are climbing worldwide, signaling market unease over rising public debt levels. In Europe, Germany’s 30-year bond yield recently surged t…