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Bond Ladder Calculator
Staggered bond maturities for steady income and reinvestment.
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Frequently asked questions
Why ladder bonds?
Diversifies reinvestment risk — some bonds mature at low yields, others at high. Averaging smooths volatility over cycles.
Barbell vs ladder?
Barbell: only short and long bonds. Ladder: evenly spread. Barbell has more convexity but concentrated bets. Ladder is simpler to manage.
How long a ladder?
5–10 rungs typical. Longer = more interest-rate smoothing but less liquidity. Match to your time horizon and risk tolerance.
Are bond funds similar?
Functionally similar but: funds trade daily (NAV fluctuates), ladders hold to maturity (par-return locked in). Retirees often prefer ladders for predictability.