Building a ‘Bond Ladder’ for Portfolio Income

Karen Veraa-Perry thinks people are “coming back to bonds” as they focus more on the “income side of the equation.” However, “this year it’s going to be a little bit harder” and investors may be looking across categories, including international bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and other products. ETFs allow easier access outside of the U.S. particularly. As rates come down, she recommends a “bond ladder.”

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10 Feb 2026

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