Bond Laddering
Bond laddering divides a fixed-income allocation among bonds with staggered maturity dates so principal returns at regular intervals.
Fixed-income terms for bond ladders, laddering, staggered maturities, and weighted average maturity.
Bond ladders and maturity staggering organize fixed-income holdings across scheduled maturity dates.
Use this branch when portfolio design focuses on cash-flow timing, reinvestment discipline, liquidity needs, or maturity distribution.
| Term | What it clarifies |
|---|---|
| Bond Ladder | A portfolio with bonds maturing at regular intervals. |
| Bond Laddering | The strategy of building a laddered maturity structure. |
| Laddering | A broader term for staggered maturities. |
| Staggering Maturities | Spreading maturities across time. |
| Weighted Average Maturity (WAM) | A weighted measure of portfolio maturity timing. |
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Bond laddering divides a fixed-income allocation among bonds with staggered maturity dates so principal returns at regular intervals.
Weighted average maturity measures a portfolio's average time to maturity, weighted by each holding's share of assets or principal.