A version of this article was published in the November 2015 issue of Morningstar ETFInvestor. Download a complimentary copy of ETFInvestor here. Flaw of Averages Duration, by itself, is a crude ...

One of the most popular measures of bond yield is yield to maturity (YTM). Also called book yield or redemption yield, it’s the estimated rate of return an investor can expect from a bond when held ...

Interest rates have skyrocketed YTD, leading to wild swings in bond fund yields. Yields can be measured in several different ways too, which further complicates matters. Thought an article looking at ...

A bond yield refers to the returns earned by investors on a bond and can be calculated using a variety of methods. Common variations of a bond yield include coupon rate, current yield and yield to ...

Perpetual bonds have no maturity date, allowing them to pay interest indefinitely, making them appealing for long-term income. They come in different types, such as government and corporate bonds, ...