1 Soil: Weighs about 2,200 pounds per cubic yard, depending on the moisture content. 2  Sand, Gravel, Stone: Can tip the scales at upwards of 3,000 pounds per cubic yard.
More important is that, for most. bond investors, bond mutual funds and their exchange-traded fund (ETF) counterparts provide a number of advantages over individual bond. portfolios in terms of diversification, cash-flow treatment, portfolio. characteristics, costs, and liquidity.
#1 in World Bond. The investment seeks high income and some capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. It may invest in a variety of holdings in an effort to enhance income and achieve some capital growth.