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Bond Funds

Unabated Growth Hasn’t Slowed Down Pimco Income

Including a handful of funds and accounts, the strategy now comprises nearly $400 billion under management.

Eric Jacobson May 15, 2026

The Case for Avoiding Riskier Funds

More-volatile funds succeed less, die more, and get on our nerves.

Jeffrey Ptak, CFA Apr 30, 2026

New Bond Fund Categories Better Reveal Income Opportunities

Refined classifications clarify securitized bond strategies.

Paul Olmsted Apr 23, 2026

Investors Are Flocking to Shorter-Term Bond Funds. These Are The Best Ones

These ultrashort and short-term bond funds and ETFs earn Morningstar’s highest rating as demand surges.

Susan Dziubinski Apr 20, 2026

How the Iran War Flipped Bond Fund Performance

Emerging-market bond funds have gone from top performers to the bottom of the barrel.

Gabe Alpert Apr 14, 2026

How the Largest Bond Funds Did in Q1 2026

PIMCO funds suffered as bond markets fell.

Gabe Alpert Apr 6, 2026

Why We Downgraded This Big T. Rowe Price Fund

Plus, other Morningstar Medalist Rating highlights from March

River Meng, CFA Apr 6, 2026

How US Fixed-Income Funds Navigated a Turbulent Q1

Here’s how a few of our favorite bond funds fared.

Saraja Samant Apr 3, 2026

Your Portfolio Has a Tax Disaster. Now What?

Here are some options for when you have a bad tax situation in your taxable account.

Christine Benz Mar 30, 2026

Why Bond Funds Benefit From Active Management

Plus, how to find a fairly priced bond fund.

Eric Jacobson, Maciej Kowara, and Ivanna Hampton Mar 27, 2026

8 Top-Performing Short-Term Bond Funds

Funds from Victory Capital, FPA, and Eaton Vance are among the best performers.

Gabe Alpert Mar 20, 2026

Don’t Be Fooled By These 3 Investing Tricks

Misleading benchmarks, inflated bond yields, and faulty mortgage math can distort investment decisions.

Allan Roth, CPA Mar 18, 2026

6 Charts on Near-Record US Fund Flows in February

Strong inflows propelled by continued demand for taxable‑bond funds.

Joe Bullard, CFA and Drew Carter Mar 17, 2026

The Best Short-Term Bond Funds

These ETFs and mutual funds invest in different types of short-term bonds and earn Morningstar’s top rating.

Tori Brovet Mar 17, 2026

4 Top-Performing Multisector Bond Funds

Offerings from Fidelity and Natixis stand out.

Gabe Alpert Mar 13, 2026

8 Top-Performing Intermediate Core Bond Funds

Funds from Allspring, Columbia Threadneedle, and Fidelity are among the best performers.

Gabe Alpert Mar 12, 2026

8 Top-Performing Intermediate Core-Plus Bond Funds

Funds from Eaton Vance, Dodge & Cox, and Morgan Stanley are among the best performers.

Gabe Alpert Mar 6, 2026

Why This Municipal-Bond Fund Is a Topnotch Offering

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt is a compelling gateway to diversified municipal exposure.

Ken Noguchi Mar 3, 2026

How to Use Municipal-Bond Funds in a Portfolio

These funds can offer compelling tax advantages for some investors.

Amy C. Arnott, CFA Mar 2, 2026

7 Top-Performing High-Yield Bond Funds

Funds from Franklin Templeton, Capital Group, and BlackRock are among the best performers.

Gabe Alpert Feb 20, 2026

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