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.
Muni Bond Issuers Reach Out to Individual Investors (and Their Advisors)
By Tom LockardWith year-end tax planning and rebalancing in mind, financial advisors are well-advised to keep an eye out for large new-issue offerings.
September 06, 2018
Vanguard Launches Total World Bond ETFThis fund of funds invests in two Vanguard bond ETFs -- one domestic and one international.
September 06, 2018
State Street Cuts Fees on 4 ETFsThe move could potentially help State Street stem the tide of ETF outflows, which lead the industry year to date.
August 31, 2018
Investors Trust Their Gut on Inflation and Interest Rates: NuveenInvestors say they pay close attention to inflation, but most don't even know what the current rate is, a survey found.
August 28, 2018
Mutual Funds, ETFs Get Healthy Boost in July: CerulliA report found that 66% of asset managers said it was a high priority to build out new vehicle offerings.
August 24, 2018
Money Managers Cool on Some Leveraged Loan DealsAn executive at an asset-management arm of Pru says investors are paying more attention to credit risk.
August 23, 2018
Passive U.S. Funds Get Boost in July: MorningstarJuly Direct Asset Flows report shows a "modest" uptick in inflows to long-term U.S. open-ended ETFs.
August 23, 2018
More Bad News About Active Funds' PerformanceMorningstar's latest active/passive barometer shows that the performance gap has grown.