15-Nov-2025 11:34 AM CST - Morningstar Gold is holding above $4,000 for reasons that could drive it to $5,000 Gold is trading firmly above $4,000 an ounce in the aftermath of the U.S. government shutdown. Most traders see gold's continuing strength as evidence that financial markets value safety amid volatility, political battles and a weak U.S. economic outlook.
8-Oct-2025 12:03 PM CST - Seeking Alpha LQD: Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds With Intermediate Duration The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) offers diversified exposure to U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds with an intermediate-to-long duration profile. LQD is best used alongside aggregate bond funds to boost corporate bond exposure and income, as it comes with higher interest rate sensitivity and volatility.
15-Nov-2025 11:34 AM CST - Morningstar Gold is holding above $4,000 for reasons that could drive it to $5,000 Gold is trading firmly above $4,000 an ounce in the aftermath of the U.S. government shutdown. Most traders see gold's continuing strength as evidence that financial markets value safety amid volatility, political battles and a weak U.S. economic outlook.
8-Oct-2025 12:03 PM CST - Seeking Alpha LQD: Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds With Intermediate Duration The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) offers diversified exposure to U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds with an intermediate-to-long duration profile. LQD is best used alongside aggregate bond funds to boost corporate bond exposure and income, as it comes with higher interest rate sensitivity and volatility.