A bond is a fixed-income investment where an investor lends money to a government, corporation or other entity. In return, the issuer agrees to pay back the principal — the original amount — at a set ...

Bonds can provide income and help hedge against risk in a portfolio. Learn about the different types and which ones may be right for you.

If international investors become less willing to hold US government bonds, the cost of financing America's government debt ...

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 ...