Now that E*TRADE has joined forces with Morgan Stanley, get actionable insights from our combined companies.

Balanced funds

Balanced funds are the workhorses in many investors’ portfolios because they can potentially reduce risk and cut down on the amount of hands-on management an account requires. Balanced funds consist of both fixed income and equity securities, delivering what many would consider a classic approach to portfolio diversification. Balanced funds seek to provide both income and capital appreciation.
Image of a scale - banner image
The investments below include balanced, well-diversified funds with stocks, bonds, and cash.

 

ETFs

Data as of ET
Fund Name / Symbol
Overall Morningstar
Rating
Category
Market Price
Today's %
Change
Expense
Ratio
Data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not an indication of future results and investment returns and share prices will fluctuate on a daily basis. Your investment may be worth more or less than your original cost when you redeem your shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For most recent quarter end performance and current performance metrics, please click on the fund name.

Get insights from Morgan Stanley

Podcast: Thoughts on the Market

Allocation, pt. 1: Stock & bond correlation shifts

08/16/22

In the current era of tighter Fed policy, the status quo of stock and bond correlation has changed, calling the foundational 60:40 portfolio into question. Chief Cross Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets and Chief Investment Officer for Wealth Management Lisa Shalett discuss.

Allocation, pt. 2: The Value in Diversification

08/17/22

While shifts in stock and bond correlation have increased the volatility of a 60:40 portfolio, investors may still find some balance in diversification.

Is 60:40 diversification broken?

07/29/22

One of the most common standards for investment diversification, the 60:40 portfolio, has faced challenges this year with significant losses and shifting correlations between stocks and bonds. Is this the end of 60:40 allocation?

Check out other thematic investing topics
Learn more about investing in ETFs related to the recession

Playing defense

Find opportunities to invest in companies that may have the ability to weather tough economic times.

Learn more arrow_forward
 Learn more about investing in ETFs related to gold

Hedging with gold

Discover ways to diversify into a precious metal that many investors consider a potential safe haven when the economy slumps.

Learn more arrow_forward
 Learn more about investing in ETFs related to healthcare innovations

Health care innovators

Discover how to put your money behind health care and biotechnology companies that are pursuing medical breakthroughs.

Learn more arrow_forward
 Learn more about investing in ETFs related to cyber security

Technology pacesetters

Learn how to invest in leading technology innovators that are looking to change the way the world works.

Learn more arrow_forward

Get up to $600 or more (plus $0 commissions)1 Learn how

For a limited time, receive a cash bonus when you open a new E*TRADE brokerage or retirement account with a qualifying deposit by October 31, 2022.
Use promo code: BONUS22