FTBFX Vs. FXNAX: A Detailed Comparative Analysis

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It’s best to learn more about what kind of asset you use to build your savings and retirement account down the line.

These two mutual funds have several similarities and differences.  Let’s compare FTBFX  vs. FXNAX.

The Fidelity Total Bond Fund (FTBFX)follows the Lehman Brothers US Universal Index when allocating high yield, investment-grade,  and emerging  market classes.

The Fidelity US Bond Index Fund or FXNAX aims to provide investment results that match the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index debt’s total price and interest  rates securities.

The expense ratio of FTBX is 0.45%. On the other hand, the expense ratio of FXNAX is 0.03%.

It’s important to keep in mind that bonds are a way to hedge the risk that comes with investing in the  stock market.

Always consider that investments are risky.  But the risk is lessened if you have conducted the appropriate research on these assets before you  do invest.