In the period after the beginning of the pandemic, interest rates were at the zero bound in an effort to stimulate the economy. Then came high inflation.

In 2022 and 2023, the Fed fought back, pushing the benchmark fed funds rate from basically zero to over 5% in near record time. For fixed-income investors, this meant they could finally earn at least some yield on risk-free securities. But the outlook for rates going forward is far from clear.

In our free guide, we explain what bond ladders are, and how using them in your fixed-income strategy can help you manage risk in today's uncertain interest rate environment.

Get this to learn to more about this effective approach to managing interest rate risk by diversifying investments across bonds with varying maturities, from short-term to long-term. Topics include:

  • What is a Bond Ladder, and How Do They Work?
  • How to Construct and Manage a Bond Ladder
  • The Pros and Cons of Bond Ladders
  • Bottom Line for Investors

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