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Q: Last week I sent you a question about etfs and my portfolio. You answered my question and suggested I put some money in fixed income because I am 60 and retired. GICs currently appear to yield about 2.5%. Bonds seem to vary greatly. Can you suggest a fund where I would get a steady return.
Thanks Steve

Asked by Stephen on January 22, 2026

5i Research Answer:

Any bond fund will have some variability. The variability is higher if the average maturity of...

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