Use this article to guide conversations with clients about bonds and if or where they fit in their portfolios as part of a diversified strategy to achieve their financial goals.

Bonds can provide income and help hedge against risk in a portfolio. Learn about the different types and which ones may be right for you.

A bond is a fixed-income investment where an investor lends money to a government, corporation or other entity. In return, the issuer agrees to pay back the principal — the original amount — at a set ...