The Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD) is an actively managed fund that holds short-term, high-quality government debt. FTSD suits conservative, income-focused investors and fits well ...

Discover how coupon bonds work, their benefits in today's market, and how they affect your investment strategy. Understand the nuances of semiannual interest payments.

The 10-year Treasury yield is the rate Treasury notes will pay investors if bought today. Find out how these rates are important indicators of the economy.

Intermediate-term government bond funds can provide bond exposure with virtually zero credit risk (the risk of default). These funds are the best-in-class options, according to Morningstar analysts.

President Donald Trump and the Republican-led Congress have implemented several major policy changes in the first seven months of 2025. Those changes include raising tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading ...