Bond ETFs & Rising Rates: Why Duration Matters Now Bond ETFs & Rising Rates: Why Duration Matters Now DJ Shaw October 2, 2026 Bonds slid in the third quarter as sticky inflation and heavy corporate borrowing pushed yields higher, Morningstar's Sarah Hansen reported Wednesday. "How high will rates go from here, and what will bring them back down?†he said. A Flexible Approach to Bonds Active, multi-sector funds offer one way to approach that uncertainty. Their managers can shift duration and sector mix as c ...

How Investors Can Survive & Thrive in a Turbulent Bond Market DiMaggio pointed out that embracing duration in this environment means placing a premium on diversification. Active management can help in accomplishing that objective, as can agency mortgage-backed securities, which can boost investors' income. Be Balanced, Stay Selective With Credit DiMaggio noted that yields across a variety of "credit-sensitive†segments are compelling today, but investors mulling corporate bonds need to be selective. A spat ...