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How Fixed-Income Can Calm Anxious Investors Ellen Chang

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How Fixed-Income Can Calm Anxious Investors
Ellen Chang
U.S.News & World ReportDecember 31, 2019, 10:59 AM CST


Fixed-income investments, such as Treasurys and corporate and municipal bonds, can provide both income and stability to a portfolio.

While overall returns of fixed-income tend to be lower than the stock market, the amount of volatility also is much lower and offers steady returns over a longer period, which is attractive to retirees and investors who want less risk.
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