Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Portfolio Fix: Adding Global Bond Funds for Diversification
By Vaughan ScullyThree global-bond funds stood out from the rest as being worthy of further consideration.
February 10, 2011
Thornburg Manager Josh Gonze Doesn't Buy the Muni Hype: The Weekend InterviewJosh Gonze, the co-portfolio manager and managing director of Thornburg Investment Management, believes the time is right for muni bond investment: 'Low prices, high yields, good time to buy.'
February 10, 2011
Euro Hit by Selloff, Lack of Clear PolicyThe euro took a hit on Thursday as a failure by the European Central Bank to initiate strong policy measures took its toll. I
January 28, 2011
Waiting for a Buying Opportunity in the Muni MarketThere are two sides to every rational argument.
January 24, 2011
Comparing Individual Bonds With Bond Funds for Client Portfolios, Part 1Is a blended portfolio of bond funds and individual bonds the best solution?
January 13, 2011
Spain, Italy Sell Bonds to Strong DemandApparent confidence in the ability of the euro zone to combat its ongoing debt crisis marked the first auction for the year of Spanish and Italian bonds on Thursday.
January 12, 2011
Portugal Bond Sale Goes Well, Yield DropsPortugal got two pieces of good news after its Wednesday auction of its 10-year bonds: buyers were eager to scoop them up and the yield dropped.
January 11, 2011
Japan Says It May Buy Euro Zone Debt to Aid IrelandJapan said Tuesday that it might use its euro zone reserves to purchase joint euro bonds issued to support Ireland.