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Bonds and CDs
Bonds are a core type of investment that can provide income and diversification. Explore the basics of bonds and the role of bonds in a portfolio.
Learn about the different types of bonds and which bonds may be right for your portfolio. Contact E*TRADE with your bond related questions.
Learn about bonds and how they work at E*TRADE. Discover why they are used, key characteristics of a bond and trading examples.
The first half of 2025 could be a compelling period for bonds. Here’s what investors should know and what to watch as the year unfolds.
Discover why you may want to invest in bonds and potential benefits. Learn how bonds are can be an important factor when balancing your financial portfolio.
There are several benefits of diversifying your portfolio with Medium Term Notes or MTNs. Learn more about whether this fixed-income security could make sense for you.
Investors may turn to money market mutual funds to generate potential earnings on cash needed in a short time frame. Ultra-short bond funds are another investing vehicle that may offer modestly higher yields—but also higher risk. Learn the difference between the two products.
Treasuries may be a low-risk way to diversify portfolios and can potentially provide stability in times of uncertainty. Learn about the different types, benefits, and risks.
Brokered CDs offer more flexibility to investors who want to add a lower-risk, short-term investment to their portfolio. But it’s important to understand the potential risks.
Potential rate cuts and a return to contrasting performance for stocks and bonds could mean an attractive environment for fixed income in 2024.
Learn why rising interest rates and inflation present headwinds for bond investors, and how two potential investing strategies may be able to help you manage the risks.
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