
The improbability of impending interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and the rising risk of further rating downgrades of banks could exacerbate the ongoing market volatility in the foreseeable future.
Amid an uncertain macroeconomic environment, top-performing intermediate-term bond ETFs Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND), First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (LMBS), and iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB) emerge as ideal portfolio additions, offering instant diversification and stable returns.