Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Top Portfolio Products: Muni Bonds from PIMCO & Global Bonds from T. Rowe
By Marlene Y. SatterNew products introduced over the last week include an indexed annuity offering a chronic care benefit from the Phoenix Cos. and five new volatility-weighted indexes from Compass Efficient Model Portfolios.
June 01, 2012
Weak U.S. Hiring Adds to Global Gloom (New York Times)More people were looking for jobs in May, which increased the unemployment from 8.1% in April to 8.2%.
June 01, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: Fidelity Launches Two New Bond FundsNew products introduced over the last week include two new bond funds from Fidelity and an alternative income fund from Palmer Square.
May 29, 2012
Raymond James' Helck on Fiduciary Standard: 'No Problem,' but 'Devil in the Details'The head of Raymond James Private Client Group worries that the 40 Act doesnt work when it comes to non-discretionary accounts, so need exists to write new fiduciary rules.
May 24, 2012
Trends in Expense RatiosGood news for beleaguered investors: There has been a tremendous increase in competition in the fund industry in recent years.
May 24, 2012
Trends in Expense RatiosGood news for beleaguered investors: There has been a tremendous increase in competition in the fund industry in recent years.
May 24, 2012
No Mercy for Greece After Summit: GermanyAlthough a Wednesday E.U. summit meeting ended with Greece being urged by leaders to remain in the joint currency bloc, Germany did not back down on its stance that Athens must adhere to austerity measures already agreed to.
May 21, 2012
Greece Should Remain in Eurozone: G8Greece should remain in the eurozone despite its financial woes, according to a communique issued by the G8 gathering at Camp David during the weekend.