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.
Quarter Begins as Investors Ask One Thing: Is Nowhere Safe?
By Samuel Potter and Natasha DoffHere's a look at how seemingly all the biggest assets disappointed in the first quarter.
April 03, 2018
Ibbotson: Can Fixed Indexed Annuities Beat Bonds in Retirement Portfolios?Ibbotson has published a paper showing the effects of substituting FIAs for all or part of a long-term bond allocation.
April 03, 2018
Fidelity Files for No-Fee International Index Fund, Cuts Other FeesThe Flex International Index Fund will be free in 'certain fee-based accounts,' including retirement accounts.
April 02, 2018
Happy Spring! Stocks About to Get a $400 Billion Dividend BoostThe dividend payouts follow a very volatile first quarter.
April 02, 2018
Ellevest Enters the Impact Investing Space: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Voya Financial enhances its services to support the special needs community.
March 30, 2018
Readying for Higher Interest RatesEven the Fed believes inflation is upon us, and it would be wise for advisors to fortify their portfolios against this risk
March 28, 2018
Betterment for Advisors Adds Flexibility, More ETFs to Core PortfolioThe enhancements allow advisors great ability to customize clients' portfolios on the Betterment platform.
March 23, 2018
Vanguard Shakes Up Its Bond Investing TeamsVanguard periodically rotates its investment professionals for strategic reasons, the firm says.