SCHZ Vs. SPY: Why I Wouldn't Bias Bonds Over Stocks

The Schwab US Aggregate Bond ETF offers diversified, high-quality exposure to U.S. investment-grade bonds, but persistent inflation and elevated long-term yields limit its near-term appeal. SPY has demonstrated resilience to rising interest rates, supported by strong earnings growth and AI-related companies, although its concentration introduces additional risks. Neither asset class offers a sufficiently compelling advantage under current macroeconomic conditions to justify a decisive allocation shift, supporting a Hold rating on SCHZ.

Seeking Alpha • 6 minutes ago

Advisors Upgrade Bond Playbooks for Year-End

In late October, VettaFi hosted an interactive virtual event featuring market leaders from State Street Investment Management, Janus Henderson, and Horizon. During the presentation, advisor sentiment polls revealed a decisive shift in how many are approaching their fixed income allocation.

ETF Trends • Oct 26, 2026

Here Are 4 ETFs That Run an Entire Retirement Portfolio for Less Than $50 a Year on $100,000

Most retirement portfolios quietly bleed money through fees before a single stock moves. Four index ETFs exist that together cover every major asset class a retiree needs, and the math on what they actually cost per year may surprise you.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 22, 2026

Wall Street Is Quietly Burying the 60/40 Portfolio. Here Is What Is Replacing Your Bonds.

Bonds are paying the best yields in years and still dragging portfolios into the red, leaving investors scrambling for a defensive asset that actually defends. A growing group of Wall Street managers thinks the answer involves shorting Treasuries outright.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 14, 2026

The Trump Boom Could Soon End as the Bond Market Flashes a Stark Warning to Stock Investors

U.S. bond yields are rising, providing an increasingly attractive alternative to pricey stocks. Trump's unorthodox policy may be causing this trend to accelerate.

The Motley Fool • Oct 14, 2026

US Treasury yields yet to peak as Fed may tighten further, PIMCO's Ivascyn says

US Treasury yields may ‌have further room to rise, with the Federal Reserve likely ​to deliver one or ​two more rate increases before ⁠the current tightening cycle ends, ​Dan Ivascyn, chief investment officer ​at the world's largest bond manager, told Reuters on Tuesday.

Reuters • Oct 13, 2026

US yield surge triggers mortgage hedging, adds to bond market pressure

The sharp rise in long-term US Treasury yields has spurred mortgage-related hedging that adds selling pressure to an already strained bond market, though the impact is likely smaller than in past selloffs.

Reuters • Oct 12, 2026

A Guide to Low-Cost ETFs

Low-cost ETFs can help investors keep more of their returns over time. Here are five ultra-low-cost options spanning U.S. stocks, international markets and bonds.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 10, 2026

Bond Valuations Reflect Higher Hurdle for Capital

The global competition for capital remains the key dynamic keeping yields elevated. Notably, all of the September increase in 10-year Treasury yields came from real yields, as implied by the TIPS market.

ETF Trends • Oct 8, 2026

Bond Yields Just Hit A 24-Year High. Is It Finally Time To Buy Long-Term Treasuries?

The 10-year Treasury yield touched roughly 5.35% on Monday, its highest level since April 2002. The 30-year bond briefly pushed above 5.7%.

Forbes • Oct 9, 2026