The 3 Vanguard Bond ETFs With the Best Yield for Retirees Right Now

The Bogleheads 3-fund portfolio calls for an allocation to aggregate bond funds. They're broadly diversified, low cost, and do a decent job of reducing overall portfolio volatility.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 8, 2026

The Alpha Brew: Dimensional Discusses Active Filtering Strategy at Exchange 2026

About a quarter of the way into 2026, Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) is already having a monumental year. The global investment firm just made history launching the first actively managed ETF share class last week.

ETF Trends • Mar 24, 2026

2 Short Duration Bond ETFs That Beat Your Savings Account

High-yield savings accounts have been a reasonable place to park cash over the past two years, but the Federal Reserve has been cutting rates since late 2025.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 20, 2026

DFCF Has Paid Shareholders Every Single Month Since 2021 and Retirees Are Noticing

DFCF has paid shareholders every single month since it launched in November 2021, quietly building a following among retirees seeking reliable fixed income.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 6, 2026

3 Great ETFs for 2026 and Beyond

These ETFs can be the cornerstone of any portfolio.

Morningstar • Jan 15, 2026

4 Vanguard ETFs That Pay Monthly (Perfect For a Steady Retirement)

Looking for consistent income in retirement beyond Social Security? Need more frequent payouts than the quarterly dividends that come from many stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)?

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 10, 2026

Monthly Income Investors Should Know About This Bond ETF's December Distribution Spike

Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF ( NYSEARCA:DFCF ) offers a 4.5% yield through investment-grade bonds.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 5, 2026

3 Promising Bond ETFs to Keep an Eye On

Revamp your bond portfolio with these exchange-traded funds.

Morningstar • Nov 20, 2025

DFCF: Risky Bet In A 'Higher For Longer' Interest Rate Environment

The Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF offers exposure to long-duration bonds and fixed-income securities to maximize total return for investors. The current yield curve is inverted, with short-term bond yields higher than longer-duration bonds, making investing in long-duration bonds less favorable. The fund's strategy of allocating funds to shorter-term securities and corporate bonds with higher credit exposure has helped it outperform the benchmark in the current yield curve environment.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 5, 2024

2023's Overactive Active ETF Flows Are Mostly a Mirage

And, plenty of ink has been spilled about how much money has gone into active ETFs in 2023, and from a pure top-line flows perspective, it's true. A significant chunk of the $289 billion that has entered U.S.-listed ETFs year to date went into active products — 22%, in fact.

ETF Trends • Oct 3, 2023