Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
January 31, 2017
AI Platform Trawls Internet for Bond DataBitvore is a continuous analysis engine, according to CEO Jeff Curie.
January 30, 2017
Wirehouses Settle Bias, Fraud and Other MattersLarge financial institutions have dealt with fallout from the 2008 financial crisis for several years. Today, they are facing a variety of compliance issues.
January 27, 2017
Fidelity’s $100 Billion Bond King Banks on Trump Reflation TradeFord ONeil, winner of Morningstars 2016 fixed income manager award, discusses his favorite investments.
January 12, 2017
UBS Hit With Second $18M Ruling Over Puerto Rican MunisThe ruling includes $4 million in punitive damages, while the prior award is being challenged in court.
January 12, 2017
Morningstar Upgrades 5 Funds, Downgrades 7 and Puts 3 Under ReviewThe new Morningstar analyst ratings included only one upgrade to Gold.
January 04, 2017
Harvard Academic Sees Debt Rout Worse Than 1994 ‘Bond Massacre’Bond market is confronting the "perfect storm," says Paul Schmelzing, and debt investors face a multi-year period of sustained losses.
December 21, 2016
‘Dude, Where’s My Drone?’ and Other Potential Threats to Trump RallyThe Trump rally in equities has been fueled by investors who want to believe, but in 2017 they may need to curb their enthusiasm. Then there are events in the South China Sea to watch.
December 14, 2016
Fed Surprises Financial Markets, Indicating 3 Rate Hikes Next YearThe biggest impact was on the dollar, which soared while stocks rose, then fell, and Treasury yields increased.
December 14, 2016
Gundlach Sounds Fed Alarm, Warns of Selloff Near Inauguration DayA 10-year Treasury above 3% is going to hurt, the bond guru says.
November 21, 2016
Last Best Chance for Fixing Roads and Refinancing DebtI suggest that the U.S. issue bonds that mature in 50 or 100 years, and given Washington gridlock, something positive may result.