Lehman Aggregate Bond Index — Definition

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What is the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index?

The Lehman Aggregate Bond Index is a broad bond index, widely considered the best total bond market index to track performance across various types of bonds.

The index includes government bonds, mortgage backed securities, corporate bonds, and asset backed securities with maturities greater than a year. It is used by many money managers as a measuring stick for tracking the relative performance of a managed bond portfolio.

How Do I Structure My Bond Portfolio?
What are Some Strategies for Diversifying a Portfolio?

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