They are also effective at reducing overall portfolio risk as you approach the deadline for begging portfolio withdrawals (such as reaching retirement age). (thecollegeinvestor.com)
As long as adding that asset lowers overall portfolio risk, there is a diversification benefit. (toolsformoney.com)
Learn about how overall portfolio risk can be reduced by adding a variety of different types of bond ETFs to a primarily stock portfolio. (investopedia.com)