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Despite indications of the U.S. economy potentially navigating toward a sought-after soft landing, lingering threats of credit rating downgrades could persevere the market uncertainty moving forward. Against this backdrop, investing in appropriate bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs), such as Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND), First Trust Low Duration Opportunities…

While the inflation has steadily cooled over the past year, getting it down to the Fed’s target rate will be the toughest mile, risking holding rates steady next month. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to buy best intermediate-term bond ETFs First Trust Low Duration (LMBS), iShares Core 1-5…

The financial sector performs relatively well in a rising interest rate environment. Moreover, given the significant prospects of the industry, financial stocks AssetMark Financial (AMK) and Atlanticus (ATLC) might be solid additions to one’s portfolio. Read on.

Amid widespread expectations of a recession and uncertainty in the stock market, investing in diversified portfolio ETFs that provide exposure to a broad range of securities might be ideal. Hence, fundamentally strong dividend-paying ETFs Invesco Total Return Bond (GTO), iShares Core Conservative Allocation (AOK), and First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge…

Looking at mutual funds to invest in? We list all the U.S. taxable bond funds that outperformed their benchmark in four periods.

The markets finally woke up to reality in February that inflation isn't retreating as fast as expected. Best ETFs for bonds and stocks fell.

Although the Fed’s rate hikes finally seem to be able to curb inflation, the central bank’s indication to keep raising rates through next year is expected to fuel a recession. Thus, it could be wise to invest in stable ETFs such as JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST), PIMCO Enhanced Short…

  On Friday, 213 companies hit new 52-week lows.

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