Short-Term Fixed Income

Short-term bonds are meant to generate a steady flow of cash in the form of interest payments while keeping a low risk level. The terms of these fixed income products usually range anywhere from 90 days to 5 years. In addition to interest payments, investors look for a healthy gain from an overall appreciation of the bond price. Short-term fixed income issuers can include federal, state, and local governments, as well as large to small corporations.