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Bond ETFs

Bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a collection of bonds that can be traded intraday. They can be used to help diversify your portfolio while generating potential income, and provide the opportunity for inflation protection, higher yields, and tax advantages.

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Value
Select from a range of commission-free bond ETFs for online purchase with low expense ratios to help you generate income.

Choice
Choose from a diversified offering of some of the most liquid and largest ETFs available to help round out your portfolio.

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Leverage the benefits of global research, investing ideas, and education, and the strength of 2 market leaders.^†

How can I earn income with bond ETFs?

Bond ETFs generally pay a return on a fixed schedule, though the amount of payments can vary. Here's a hypothetical example of the income that could be generated from a bond ETF at the end of a year, using an average yield of 3.5% on the bonds held in the ETF.

For illustration only. Graphic depicts a simplified relationship between average yield of bonds in ETF and market value. This simple explanation is hypothetical and does not depict actual investment results and does not reflect taxes, fees, inflation, or tracking errors. The assumed rate of return used in this example is not guaranteed.