There is also a growing market for actively managed bond ETFs. Such funds can be particularly beneficial in rising interest rate environments. You can find, sort and research all of these products in the ETF Analyzer. [Build America Bond ETFs’ Future in Question.]
The fact is that bond ETFs work just as they should and they’ve helped millions of investors get exposure to the fixed-income market in a very affordable way. The confusion over bonds just goes to show that education is still needed, so be sure to bone up before you buy.
For more information on bonds, visit our bond ETFs category.
Max Chen contributed to this article.