International bond ETFs are a great option to increase diversity within a portfolio.
The niche sector provides exposure to the international markets along with fixed income securities. The ETFs can also be a play on the foreign currencies if the bonds are denominated in local currencies.
Highlighted below are two international ETFs that can assist in better diversifying a portfolio.
The VanguardTotal International Bond ETF (NYSE: BNDX) measures the investment return of investment grade corporate bonds issued outside of the United States.
The most weighted regions include Europe at 57.6 percent, the Pacific region making up 27.7 percent ...
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