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"Pimco Total Return Bond Fund (PTTDX) is like the Bugatti of bond funds," says Ian Wyatt in his newly-launched advisory, The Recovery Portfolio.

He explains, "Fund manager Bill Gross is not only known as the guru of fixed income, but has solidified this title by being named Morningstar's 'Fixed-Income Manager of the Year' in 1998, 2000 and 2007. Those looking for a core bond fund won't find a better choice."

"Some types of bonds have rarely looked as appealing as they do now compared with other income alternatives," says Philip Springer. 

In the top-notch Leeb's Income Performance Letter, the advisor looks at three favorite fixed-income funds -- one invested in mortgages, one in corporates and one in municipal bonds.

"Our top pick among fixed-income funds now is U.S. government-guaranteed, mortgage-backed securities (MBS) issued by government agencies.

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"We've added two bond fund's to our buy list: PIMCO Total Return (PTTDX) and Loomis Sayles Bond (LSBRX)," says Mark Salzinger.

The editor of The No-Load Fund Investor explains, "We favor both funds for many of the same reasons: both have experienced, top-flight management supported by robust credit-research staffs." Here's his review.

"We've added two bond fund's to our buy list: PIMCO Total Return (PTTDX) and Loomis Sayles Bond (LSBRX)," says Mark Salzinger.

The editor of The No-Load Fund Investor explains, "We favor both funds for many of the same reasons: both have experienced, top-flight management supported by robust credit-research staffs." Here's his reviews.