Floating-rate funds can provide income investors with diversification and some protection from interest rate risk. They can ...

Money market mutual funds are funds based on low-risk investments in short-term, high-quality debt. They’re highly liquid, earn better returns than savings accounts and are often used in brokerage ...

One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The "core" ...

Nigeria’s money market mutual fund segment delivered double-digit returns in 2025, supported by elevated interest rates and improved liquidity in the ...

A pause in interest rate cuts means these Schwab money market funds will continue paying above-average yields with low risk, for the time being.

Unlike corporate bonds or Treasurys, most municipal bond funds pay income that's exempt from federal income tax, and certain variants may also be exempt from state or alternative minimum tax. While ...

Index replication remains a popular strategy in Canada, even as more deliberate ways to build fixed income have emerged ...

A detailed guide to low risk mutual funds, covering market context, fund categories, along with insights on risk management ...

A variable annuity is an insurance contract that invests in market-based subaccounts and grows tax-deferred. It may offer features like lifetime income guarantees or death benefits. These features ...

Looking at annualized returns can help you select an ETF or mutual fund, but be sure to look at calendar-year returns as well.