10/15/2026
Price volatility in bonds can dominate short-term statements and headlines. For investors focused on long-term income and portfolio construction, that noise is secondary to the cash flow the bonds generate.
Bond investors should focus more on the income generated by their holdings than on short-term price fluctuations, as coupon payments are often the primary driver of long-term bond returns. LPL Research emphasizes that in a rangebound interest-rate environment, the steady income from bonds can help o...