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What is a bond ladder?

Quick Answer

A bond ladder is a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturity dates — for example, equal amounts maturing in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years. As each rung matures you reinvest at the current rate.

Bond ladder with five rungs of $20,000 each maturing successively.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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