Bonds To Buy 2017 Review

: Recommended for its ability to navigate rising rates by holding asset-backed bonds, such as private mortgages.

: Despite rising rates, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds returned 8.5%, significantly outpacing short-term bonds, which returned only 0.7%. bonds to buy 2017

The bond market in 2017 was characterized by rising short-term interest rates as the Federal Reserve implemented multiple hikes, yet long-term bonds unexpectedly outperformed short-term counterparts. Investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds both saw strong returns of 6.4% and 7.5%, respectively, supported by tightening credit spreads. : Recommended for its ability to navigate rising

: A top choice for high-bracket investors, providing municipal bond exposure with an average credit quality of double-A. long-term U.S. Treasury bonds returned 8.5%