For many investors, having a Fixed Income allocation is an important part of creating a diversified portfolio. Gaining exposure to the bond market can help reduce volatility and also generate income.

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While uncertainty will continue to hover over the bond market, the 'good news' is that fixed income yields have returned to normal levels. Due to underperformance and attractive tax equivalent yields, ...

Absolute and relative returns are two terms that are frequently used in the investing world to evaluate performance, make investment decisions, and conduct operations in general. These two terms have ...