As International Bond Demand Rises, Consider This ETF Trio

As fund flows during the month of July indicated, more investors continue to head overseas in order to get international bond exposure according to data from Morningstar. For those looking to overcome their U.S. bond home country biases, Vanguard has three funds that are worthy of consideration.

ETF Trends • Sep 15, 2025

Looking for a Bond Portfolio Diversifier? Go International

With talk of rate cuts getting more audible, they almost seem inevitable. Indeed, the CME FedWatch is forecasting an almost 90% chance of cuts.

ETF Trends • Sep 8, 2025

BNDW: Why Fixed Income Should Outperform Equities

Fixed income has historically outperformed equities during crises like the tech bubble burst and the Great Financial Crisis, driven by wide valuation differentials and a risk-off sentiment. Current conditions, including high equity valuations, a risk-off sentiment, and a favorable inflation trajectory, suggest bond ETFs like BNDW may outperform equities on a risk-adjusted basis. Despite potential headwinds from monetary policy and fiscal changes, fixed income offers high yields with minimal capital loss risk, making it a strong portfolio hedge.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 31, 2025

Risk/Return Trade-Off Looks Favorable for Bonds

With a new presidential administration slated to take office in 2025, fixed income investors may be feeling the angst of uncertainty when it comes to their bond portfolios. However, Vanguard sees the risk/return trade-off for bonds as favorable.

ETF Trends • Dec 9, 2024

Risk-Off Sentiment Puts Global Bonds Back in Focus

Escalating tensions from the Russia-Ukraine war are putting world stock markets on notice, while a risk-off sentiment is helping to feed into safe haven assets like bonds. Given this, it's an ideal time to consider international bond exposure.

ETF Trends • Nov 27, 2024

Subsiding Election Angst Could Benefit Emerging Market Bonds

Emerging market (EM) assets are benefiting from a post-election rally as investors are now more clear on what the incoming presidential administration will look like. In the meantime, if emerging market assets continue trending higher, consider bond exposure.

ETF Trends • Nov 11, 2024

2 Options to Capitalize on a Global Bond Rally

A bond market rally is underway on a global scale as investors from various countries are looking to complement their equities portfolio with bonds. From locking in yields to volatility safety, the reasons for the move vary.

ETF Trends • Sep 18, 2024

As Investors Exit Treasuries, Get International Bond Exposure

Rising bond yields are certainly racking the stock market thus far in the second quarter, but for those who are also bullish Treasury investors, it adds an additional headache. As such, it appears investors are heading for the exits on U.S. Treasuries and towards the entranceway of international and European bonds.

ETF Trends • Apr 15, 2024

Diversify Core Exposure With These International Bonds ETFs

Global economies around the world in varying stages of their economic cycles. Therefore, international bonds can offer investors a taste of diversification that can serve its purpose in any bond portfolio.

ETF Trends • Mar 19, 2024

An ETF to Ponder as History Supports Emerging Market Bonds

If fixed income investors like using history as a gauge for future performance, they may want to consider allocating to emerging market (EM) bonds. It's not just other bonds in the debt market space where EM shines, but also versus stocks.

ETF Trends • Mar 6, 2024