Bond Investing

Bonds are loans you give to companies or governments who pay you back with interest. Bonds generally earn more return than high-yield savings accounts while taking on less risk than stocks. Bonds can be bought through several sources, including a broker, the U.S. government, or a diversified ETF like the BlackRock Target Income portfolio offered by Betterment.

Congrats—you made it past the TL;DR. Next, we'll dive deeper into how bonds may be able to bring balance to your investments, filling the gap between cash and stocks.

In just a few minutes you'll walk away knowing:

• The basics of bonds
• The benefits of investing in bonds
• An easy way to buy bonds

As interest rates plateau—and eventually begin to drop—bonds may be a good way to earn extra yield in 2024.

The basics of bonds

No need to read a book about bonds—here are three Q&As that give you the basics.