The classic 60-40 market portfolio — with 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds — has come under serious scrutiny in recent years, with major changes in the bond market leading to fundamental questions about ...

The traditional 60-40 portfolio (60% stocks and 40% bonds) designed for long-term financial security in retirement has been deemed dead many times. Recent market volatility and diversification offered ...

A bond ladder is a portfolio of bonds with varying maturity dates, where the bonds are held to maturity, and their proceeds are reinvested in new bonds. This creates a "ladder" of bonds, with each ...