Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
November 19, 2002
Strong Buys State Street Research Bond FundNov. 18, 2002 -- Strong Capital Management Inc. said it has agreed to acquire State Street Research:Tax Exempt Fund/A (SSATX), a municipal bond fund. Terms...
November 08, 2002
Markets May Change, But Need for Holding Bonds DoeOct. 28, 2002 -- Bonds have outpaced stocks in recent years, and though the pendulum could be getting ready to swing the other way again,...
November 08, 2002
Gregory Serbe of Lebenthal Taxable Municipal BondS&P Rank: 5 Stars Taxable Munis With Maxi Ret
November 08, 2002
Varun Mehta of Mason Street Select Bond FundS&P Rank: 4 Stars Poised for Lower Rates
October 21, 2002
Defined Contributions Maintain Funds' Momentum: StOct. 18, 2002 -- Despite a dismal year, open-end mutual funds* witnessed an estimated $47 billion in net new flows from defined contribution plans during...
October 10, 2002
Bond, Balanced Funds Top Sellers in AugustOct. 1, 2002 -- The top-selling fund in August was PIMCO Funds:Total Return Fund/A (PTTAX), which took in $1 billion, according to Financial Research Corp....
October 10, 2002
High-Quality Municipal Bond Funds -- Third QuarterInvestors Flock to Munis for Safety
October 01, 2002
Part: 2:Managing Bonds BetterThe introduction of fixed-income exchange traded funds gives advisors a better way to manage diversified portfolios that include bonds. ETFs are index funds that are bought...
October 01, 2002
Part 3: Bonds in Your SitesMost general-purpose financial news sites give short shrift to the bond market. Sure, you can find the latest Treasury market yield curve (rates graphed for...