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Investing in short-term bond funds
Short-duration bond funds may offer more yield and total return potential relative to cash—and less volatility relative to longer-term bond portfolios that are more impacted by rising rates.
What is a short-term bond fund?
Short-term bond portfolios invest primarily in corporate and other investment-grade U.S. fixed-income issues.
Ultra-short bond funds generally maintain a duration of 1 year or less, and short-term bond funds generally maintain a duration between 1 to 3.5 years.
While duration is an important consideration, another key consideration is a fund’s credit quality exposure. While two funds may have the same duration, a difference in credit quality exposure can lead to very different returns depending on the credit environment in the market. It’s important that you know your risk tolerance related to both interest rate and credit volatility as you determine where to invest.
Why consider Fidelity for short-term bond funds
Fidelity offers a range of short-term bond funds across the risk spectrum, allowing our clients to tailor their exposure to their specific investment objectives and risk appetites.
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With over 50 years of experience in the credits markets, Fidelity’s fixed income team has navigated the bond market through various market environments.
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Fidelity Limited Term Bond ETF
FSLD
Fidelity Sustainable Low Duration Bond ETF
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