A common proxy for the risk-free rate is the federal funds rate, set by the Federal Reserve as part of its dual mandate of ...

Private credit redemptions reached record levels in the first quarter of this year, and these charts explain how investors ...

Looking for the best mutual funds to buy in 2026? These five top-performing funds offer smart diversification, consistent rewturns and disciplined management.

What are the advantages and risks of using a money market fund? Money market funds are popular with both individual savers ...

Money market mutual funds are funds based on low-risk investments in short-term, high-quality debt. They’re highly liquid, ...

High-yield bond funds have had a strong year, returning more than double the overall bond market. To screen for the top-performing funds in this category, we looked for those with the best returns ...

Financial advisors expect to hold more client assets in exchange-traded funds than mutual funds by 2026, for the first time, according to Cerulli Associates. ETFs generally have certain advantages ...

Bond returns cooled in the second quarter, as investors worried about the inflationary impact of tariffs and the growing federal budget deficit. The actively managed Vanguard Short-Term ...

Stable value funds preserve principal and offer consistent, positive returns. They are available in tax-qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s. Structures include contracts that protect against ...

Funds that own private stakes are soaring. But buyer beware. Morningstar’s equity energy fund category was by far the first quarter’s best performer, with the average fund surging 31.8%. The giant ...

After a strong year for the stock market, many mutual funds are expecting double-digit year-end capital gains payouts for 2025, according to Morningstar. That could trigger unexpected taxes for ...