The historical record is clear: municipal bonds default far less frequently than corporate bonds, and the gap is especially wide in the high yield segment. Investment-grade munis have a long-term ...

Regardless of whether that income comes from options premiums, dividend payments or bond coupons, investors must typically ...

Hunter Hayes of Intrepid Capital described an 'incredibly healthy' market for high-yield bonds and a conservative approach to investing in the space Two examples of bonds held by the Intrepid Income ...

State Street SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF (SPHY) delivers competitive yields (6.99%-7.10%) with an ultra-low 0.05% ...

Shares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:USHY) is one of the cheapest ways to access a junk-bond income stream, paying monthly distributions with a trailing yield close to 6.9% at ...

For an average investor, high-yield bond mutual funds are the best to invest in bonds rated below investment grade, popularly known as junk bonds. This is because these funds hold a wide range of ...

High yield bonds continue to attract investor interest despite tight spreads over government bonds, with starting yields, ...

The SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SPHY) pays monthly distributions sourced from a basket of ...

If you are new to bond investing, it helps to start with the concept of the risk-free rate. Practically speaking, this refers to the return investors can expect from lending short-term to the U.S.

During another good year for the broad stock market, investors should keep in mind that bonds can have a place in a portfolio for diversification and risk management — especially if they need income.