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Income-focused investors are always looking for ways to increase what their portfolios generate. However, a balance needs to be found between risk and reward.

Market uncertainty is also spilling over into bonds. But fixed income investors can opt for corporate bonds if they're looking to maximize yield opportunities without sacrificing too much credit risk.

During the first week of March, fixed income ETFs gathered more money than equity products. While not rare, this is a sign of uncertainty in the markets.

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There's plenty of uncertainty to go around in capital markets due to the threat of tariffs. To counter the potential volatility, market experts are recommending bonds to shore up a portfolio.

February may very well be an opportune month for investors that are interested in Vanguard's funds. Today, Vanguard announced that it has lowered the fees for 168 share classes.