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 ...