One important aspect of core bond funds — their relatively short 5.5 - year average duration — should prevent big losses. (nytimes.com)
But the average core bond mutual fund has returned 0.2 per cent so far this year, and these bond funds are available for a fraction of the fees. (trendfollowingmentor.com)
To be sure, the typical core bond fund sports a duration of around five years. (fortune.com)