Intermediate Bonds Could Add Income Amid Rate Cuts

In a rate-hiking environment the last few years, short-term bonds have been the default exposure option. But as the bond market expects more rate cuts to come after September's drop of 25 basis points, investors may want to consider intermediate bonds as a way to maximize income. Those wanting to attain more yield can opt for using corporate bonds as long as they're open to accepting higher credit risk. That said, consider using the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT). The fund seeks to tra ...