Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
Modern Portfolio Theory Gives False Confidence, Longtime Advisor Says
By Jane Wollman RusoffFormer money manager and popular podcaster J. David Stein tells ThinkAdvisor he prefers an approach he likens to gardening.
December 11, 2019
SEC Gives 4 Firms Final Approval for Nontransparent ETFsThe firms are T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Natixis and Blue Tractor.
December 11, 2019
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged; Forecasts Show No Change in 2020The FOMC repeated in its statement that economic activity has been rising at a "moderate'' rate with "solid'' job gains.
December 11, 2019
10 Most Searched Financial Topics of 2019: InvestopediaThe financial information site revealed what its 22 million monthly readers were most curious about.
December 06, 2019
Boffo Year for Markets, but State Fiduciary Regs Loom: SIFMAThe CEO of the securities trade group briefed reporters on a stellar market year and potential new rules.
December 05, 2019
SIFMA Sees Slower Growth, No Recession in 2020Survey results show a slight downward shift from SIFMA's midyear economic outlook.
December 05, 2019
Vanguard to Launch New Global Bond Fund"Identical twin" of current international bond-index product aims to separate those using the strategy in target-date funds from other investors, says a research analyst.
December 04, 2019
Self-Directed Millennials Invested More in Cash, ETFs Than Older InvestorsSchwab's Q3 report shows mutual funds still held the highest percentage of participant assets.