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 ...

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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 ...