Should i buy bond issues?

[gull]

If you decide to add bonds to your portfolio, use a bond fund/ETF, NOT individual bonds.

[vodoo]

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If you decide to add bonds to your portfolio, use a bond fund/ETF, NOT individual bonds.

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why?
Where is the big advantage`?

[Perplexity]

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If you decide to add bonds to your portfolio, use a bond fund/ETF, NOT individual bonds.

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why?
Where is the big advantage`?

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Lower transaction costs, more liquidity, more diversification (so less risk)

[vodoo]

lower transaktion costs?
I have to pay more for the funds or do i miss something?