Getting Started
 
Create a Plan
Fixed income can be an important part of everyone's asset allocation strategy, providing diversification to investors. To build a solid investment strategy, you must first create an asset allocation plan that is based on your objectives, goals, and risk tolerance.
Factors to Consider
Fixed income mutual funds and individual bonds fill specific needs in a portfolio. Read Factors to Consider to find out more about what to consider before selecting a fixed income investment.
Finally, be sure to periodically review your investments and make adjustments as necessary.
Diversification/Asset Allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.
In general, the bond market is volatile, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. This effect is usually pronounced for longer-term securities. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to a substantial gain or loss.
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bullet How Bonds Work
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bullet Develop an investment plan online using the resources in the Retirement & Guidance Overview
bullet Find Bond Funds
bullet Find Individual Bonds
bullet Open a Fidelity AccountSM
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Mutual Fund Tools and Resources:
Mutual Fund Evaluator
Fidelity's Mutual Funds
Taxable-Equivalent Yields for Fixed Income Funds
Options for Investing Cash
Individual Bond Tools and Resources:
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Taxable-Equivalent Yields for Individual Bonds
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Fixed Income
Fixed Income Funds
Individual Bonds
 Getting Started
 Diversify Your Portfolio
 Risks of Fixed Income
   Investing
 Tax Implications
 Bond Funds vs. Bonds
 Understanding Bond
   Funds
 Taxable vs. Municipal
   Bond Funds
 Evaluating a Bond Fund
 How Bonds Work
 Bond Ratings
 Individual Bond Strategies
 Prices, Rates, and Yields
 Credit and Default Risks
Getting Started
Diversify Your Portfolio
Risks of Fixed Income
Investing
Tax Implications
Bond Funds vs. Bonds
Understanding Bond
Funds
Taxable vs. Municipal
Bond Funds
Evaluating a Bond Fund
How Bonds Work
Bond Ratings
Individual Bond Strategies
Prices, Rates, and Yields
Credit and Default Risks