November 19, 2026 | 1:00pm ET | 1 CE Credit
After 2022, many investors questioned whether bonds could still help manage a portfolio’s risk. Today, the situation looks very different. Yields are near 5%, and recent market volatility offered a fresh reminder of what diversification can do.
For advisors, this raises a practical question: How do you build a core bond allocation that delivers both income and ballast, without stretching duration or taking excessive credit risk.
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What You Need to Stay Informed
Active bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) give investors access to fixed-income managers with the flexibility to respond to changing markets and pursue opportunities beyond an index—along with ETFs’ potential cost and tax efficiencies.
Compare the income potential, interest rate sensitivity and other risks of ultrashort bond funds and cash equivalents.
This tracker explains what has changed, what it means and who may be affected.