On IBD's 2025 best mutual funds list, 63 international bond funds came out on top for beating their benchmark over a decade.

When financial markets look uncertain, short-term and ultrashort bond funds can provide a place for investors to park their money as they wait for market improvements. Morningstar fund reporter Gabe ...

The popular fund house that John C. Bogle built manages some of the best-known broadly diversified stock funds, bond funds and balanced portfolios. Forbes Advisor has built our listing of the best ...

For investors worried that their bond portfolios may be too sensitive to interest rate increases, short-term bond funds can help reduce this risk, since shorter-term bonds fall less when rates rise.

One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The “core” ...

Money market mutual funds are funds based on low-risk investments in short-term, high-quality debt. They’re highly liquid, ...

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 ...

Mutual funds investing in debt securities are among the most secure options for earning regular income while protecting the capital invested. Funds that are part of this category bring a great deal of ...

If you want the best municipal bond funds, these 27 funds beat their benchmark in the past 10-year period.+ ...