A short-term government bond fund is a mutual fund that is limited by its investment objectives and fund bylaws to invest primarily in short-term obligations of the federal government or its agencies.

What Are Short-Term Bonds? Short-term bonds are debt securities issued by governments, municipalities, or corporations with a maturity typically ranging from one to three years. Investors purchase ...

As a new investor, you will want to look to add short-term bonds to your portfolio. Here’s a selection of bond funds offering moderate yields while aiming to reduce interest rate risks. The list ...

The manager has contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap the fund’s total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers at 0.63% (A), 1.38% (C) ...

The investment seeks current income while giving special consideration to certain environmental, social and governance ("ESG") criteria. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of ...

Zachary Evens: Bonds play an important role in portfolios. They spin off reliable income and provide ballast when stocks sink. But bonds are not without risk. Some can be whipsawed by interest rate ...

Mutual funds investing in debt securities are among the most secure investment options that provide regular income while protecting the capital invested. Funds in this category bring a great deal of ...

The fund underperformed its benchmark in Q1 2025, with duration and credit quality contributing positively, but yield curve, sector, and security selection detracting. Municipal bonds remain ...