: The Fed raised short-term rates in March and June, with a third hike in December, bringing the target range to 1.25%–1.50%.
Analysts at Kiplinger and Morningstar highlighted several top performers for the year:
: A top choice for high-bracket investors, providing municipal bond exposure with an average credit quality of double-A.
: Favored for its low fees and high-quality (single-A) holdings, offering a conservative play in a rising-rate environment.
: TreasuryDirect announced that Series I bonds issued between November 2017 and April 2018 earned a composite rate of 2.58%.
: Noted for its strategy of identifying undervalued bonds by out-analyzing traditional rating agencies.
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