ISGB and VCSH both offer exposure to short-term, investment-grade U.S. corporate bonds, but their subtle differences are ...

During the third quarter, Thrivent Short-Term Bond Fund outperformed the Bloomberg U.S. Government/Credit 1-3 Year Bond Index ...

Mutual funds investing in debt securities are among the most secure investment options that provide regular income while protecting the capital invested. Funds that are part of this category bring a ...

Short-term bond ETFs offer a balance between income and safety, ideal for conservative investing. Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF is notable for low fees and a diverse bond mix. iShares Short-Term ...

The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Bloomberg 1–3 Year Composite Muni Bond Index, for the three-month period that ended June 30, 2025. The fund was long to the benchmark during the period, which ...

As a new investor, you will want to look to add short-term bonds to your portfolio. Here’s a selection of bond funds offering moderate yields while aiming to reduce interest rate risks. The list ...

If investors are looking at the Government Bond - Short fund category, Vanguard Short-Term Federal Investor (VSGBX) could be a potential option. VSGBX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which ...

Short-term bonds can be attractive for investors worried about rising interest rates. These short-term bond funds will help investors get the best exposure to this sector. To screen for the ...

Zachary Evens: Bonds play an important role in portfolios. They spin off reliable income and provide ballast when stocks sink. But bonds are not without risk. Some can be whipsawed by interest rate ...

The investment seeks current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in U.S. Treasury and agency securities and investment-grade fixed-income investments with an average maturity or ...

The investment seeks current income, consistent with minimal fluctuation of principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) ...