Bonds are an essential part of a well-balanced portfolio. And if you’re thinking about adding bonds now, you’ve picked a great time.

Vanguard’s Libby Newman explains the importance of bonds in delivering income and stability for your portfolio. Plus she gives three reasons why the current market environment works in favour of bond investors.

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Vanguard offers a range of bond ETFs covering Australian and international fixed income securities.

For example, the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF) offers exposure to Australian government and corporate bonds, and the Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VBND), gives you access to over 10,000 bonds from around the world.