Key Basics of Bonds: Understanding the Essentials

Discover essential bond terminology so you can become a savvy bond investor, unveil market dynamics, and successfully diversify your portfolio.
Investopedia

Bond Floor Basics: What It Means and How to Calculate It

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
Morningstar

Bond Market Wraps Up 2025 With Broad Gains: Key Takeaways for Investors

The US fixed-income markets extended their positive trajectory into 2025’s final quarter. The Morningstar US Core Bond Index, a proxy for the US-dollar-denominated investment-grade bond market, ...
Morningstar

What’s Driving the Muni-Bond Market Rebound in Late 2025?

When I last wrote about municipal bonds, they were experiencing a bit of a rough patch. In the first half of 2025, the Morningstar US Municipal Bond Index logged a slightly negative total return. It ...