Investment thesis: the bond market has made great strides towards stabilization, largely due to the Federal Reserve Acting as the lender of last resort. Investors that are looking for higher yield could consider more conservative investments in the [[IEF]] (the 7-10 year Treasury) or the [[VCIT]] (intermediate bonds). While neither is offering a spectacular yield, they will provide some income and, due to their safety ((IEF)) or lower duration (VCIT) will be somewhat less volatile. However, these are difficult times for even fixed-income investors. Cash is still a safe place to be.
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