The Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD) is an actively managed fund that holds short-term, high-quality government debt. FTSD suits conservative, income-focused investors and fits well ...

A short-term government bond fund is a mutual fund that is limited by its investment objectives and fund bylaws to invest primarily in short-term obligations of the federal government or its agencies.

Bond prices have been volatile in recent years as the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to combat high inflation, but with rate cuts paused for now, investors may still be able to take advantage of ...

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

The investment seeks total return that corresponds with the total return of the Bloomberg U.S. 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds within its ...

Whatever the size, this is potentially a big deal. While the US central bank’s own view is that this is a technical issue, entirely divorced from its monetary policy stance, the reality could prove a ...

Learn how market segmentation theory shapes interest rates and yield curves, influencing your bond market decisions for ...