Understanding duration can help investors decide which bonds are right for them. First of all, you shouldn’t confuse the financial term “duration” with a timeframe. In the bond world ...

That's where it becomes the financial advisor's job to help clients understand the value of bonds in a portfolio and factors such as bond duration. In a March 10 blog post, Vanguard's John Croke ...

Inside the dialog box in the section, Select a Category, select Financial from the list box. In the section Select a Function, choose the DURATION function from the list. Then click OK.

It helps estimate the potential returns of your investments by considering factors such as monthly contributions, expected ...