Investors often choose bonds to avoid market volatility and generate income, especially as they get closer to retiring. Government bonds such as municipal bonds and U.S. Treasurys provide income, but pay a lower yield when the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates for a longer period. Fixed-income investments provide a balance to stock portfolios during volatility and investors can choose from individual bonds, mutual funds or exchange-traded funds, says Daren Blonski, managing principal of Sonoma Wealth Advisors. …read more
Source:: Yahoo Finance
