Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
World-wise funds
By Danielle AndrusWhile equities have plunged around the globe, writes William Samuel Rocco of Morningstar, world-allocation funds have performed better than -- or, at least, haven't performed...
August 25, 2008
Investors Fled Many Funds In JulyMutual funds saw net outflows totaling $3.9 billion in July, reports the Financial Research Corp., Boston.That was a sharp turnaround from net inflows of $27.9 ...
August 19, 2008
Converting risk into returnLike most other things these days, convertibles funds aren't doing great, but they're not doing as badly as they could be. In an article for...
August 05, 2008
Shortchanging the long-termLong-short funds may be a nice addition to a healthy long-term investment strategy, according to Marta Norton of Morningstar. "Research has shown that adding hedge-fund-like...
August 01, 2008
Benchmarking in Tough TimesLook at your calendar. We've already reached the half-way point of the year. How are your clients' portfolios doing? Right now is a good time...
July 20, 2008
State Legislators Advised On Bond Ratings, PrivacyInsurers who hold bonds in their portfolios impacted by downgraded bond insurers will have an option to retain those higher ratings, according to Chris Evangel, ...
July 20, 2008
State Legislators Advised On Bond Ratings, PrivacyInsurers who hold bonds in their portfolios impacted by downgraded bond insurers will have an option to retain those higher ratings, according to Chris Evangel, ...
July 10, 2008
SVO To Respond To Guarantor DowngradesInsurers that hold bonds affected by bond insurer downgrades may get to use the bonds' old ratings.Chris Evangel, a representative for the Securities Valuation Office ...