If you are new to bond investing, it helps to start with the concept of the risk-free rate. Practically speaking, this refers to the return investors can expect from lending short-term to the U.S.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Fidelity bond funds are generally available within Fidelity-run 401(k)s, ...

Fidelity Investments has built one of the most extensive mutual fund platforms in the industry. As of April 30, its online screener lists more than 300 mutual funds. For many investors, especially ...

When investors think of Fidelity Investments, they usually think of the fund giant's low-cost online brokerage. Or its well-known actively managed stock funds like Contrafund and Blue Chip Growth. Or ...

Fidelity bonds protect businesses from losses due to employee dishonesty. They cover financial damage from theft, fraud, and forgery by employees. Getting a fidelity bond can boost client trust, ...

Fidelity Tax-Free Bond Fund is a diversified national municipal bond strategy investing in general obligation and revenue-backed municipal securities across the yield curve. In managing the fund, we ...

Fidelity Limited Term Bond Fund is a shorter-duration investment-grade bond strategy, which is focused primarily on U.S. corporate credit. U.S. taxable investment-grade bonds advanced 1.10% in the ...

iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IEI) provides low-cost exposure to intermediate Treasuries, while Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:FIGB) offers a broader, higher-yielding mix of ...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fidelity Investments ® today announced new features and expanded access to Fidelity Bond Beacon SM, a Fidelity Institutional ® solution designed to provide wealth management ...