What if a bond fund could earn 10% or more per year? It's possible -- but there are downsides.

High-yield bonds behave more like stocks than investment-grade bonds. These bonds have significant holdings in smaller companies, which are considered to have a weaker financial condition but benefit ...

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” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

"We have a lot of good holdings and trades, and good credit selection in other sectors that in the short term have been overwhelmed by our Brightline holdings," said John Miller, CIO and head of the ...

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 ...

Diversified high-yield bond funds can provide additional income to a fixed-income portfolio. These are the best options, according to Morningstar analysts. We looked for funds with the best returns ...