The Bond Market Offered No Safe Harbor Last Week. Why a Diversified ETF Strategy Still Beats Trying to Time the Market.

2022 taught us that owning bonds as a risk hedge against stocks is no longer enough. Elevated inflation, rising debt levels, and monetary policy are all reasons why investors need to diversify beyond just stocks and bonds.

The Motley Fool • Mar 9, 2026

Top 3 BlackRock ETFs to buy now

The latest 13F filings from BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, are offering investors a fresh look at how the firm positioned its portfolio as of Q4 2025.

Finbold • Feb 18, 2026

AGG: Muted Volatility And Light Positioning, Why That's Bullish

I reiterate a buy rating on iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG), citing strong fixed income fundamentals and positive real yield prospects. AGG's 4.4% yield, low volatility, and favorable risk-adjusted returns make it an attractive core holding for balanced portfolios. Investor allocations to AGG remain light post-2022, suggesting potential upside as sentiment shifts back toward traditional fixed income.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 8, 2026

Key Themes To Watch This REIT Earnings Season

Key Themes To Watch This REIT Earnings Season

Seeking Alpha • Jan 30, 2026

Bull vs. Bear: Are Crypto ETFs the New Portfolio Staple or a Fad?

TMX VettaFi writers Nick Wodeshick and Nick Peters-Golden kicked off 2026 with the first Bull vs Bear discussion on foreign equities. In this version, writers Ben Hernandez and DJ Shaw delve into the world of digital assets — specifically, crypto ETFs.

ETF Trends • Jan 28, 2026

Bond ETFs: Your Tax Bracket Decides the Winner Between AGG and MUB

AGG carries a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than MUB. AGG has seen stronger 1-year returns but experienced a deeper five-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

AGG vs. VCIT: The Same Tiny Fee, Completely Different Holdings

Both VCIT and AGG charge the same low expense ratio, but VCIT offers a higher yield. AGG holds a much broader mix of bonds and has a lower historical drawdown than VCIT.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

IGIB vs. AGG: Which iShares Bond ETF is Better?

Both AGG and IGIB saw price increases of less than 5% in 2025, but it's still a positive sign as the bond market continues to recover overall. Both ETFs have nearly identical expense ratios, while IGIB has a considerably higher dividend yield.

The Motley Fool • Jan 25, 2026

AGG vs. BND: Comparing Two of the Most Widely Traded Bond Funds

BND and AGG deliver nearly identical costs and yields, but BND holds more higher-rated bonds. Both ETFs posted small price gains in 2025, but it's a positive sign as the bond market continues to rebound from its historic crash in 2022.

The Motley Fool • Jan 25, 2026

Powell Under Pressure

U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance this past week as investors weighed a resilient slate of economic data against renewed tensions between the White House and the Fed. Investor reaction was surprisingly muted to news that the DOJ opened an investigation into Fed Chair Powell, but markets did reflect increased odds that the FOMC opts to dig in its heels. Encouragingly, benign consumer inflation data kept the broader disinflation narrative intact, while signs of a recovery in the long-sluggish housing sector suggested that affordability dynamics are finally improving.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2026