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.
DFA Announces Second Leadership Shakeup This Year
By Bernice NapachCo-CEO Eduardo Repetto is leaving; current co-CIO Gerard O'Reilly will replaces him in September.
August 16, 2017
Cash Levels Remain ‘Stubbornly High’ in August Merrill SurveyInvestors corporate profit expectations hit the lowest level since November 2015.
August 16, 2017
10 Great Opening Lines From Top ProducersElite producers share the best conversation-starting questions they use with prospects.
August 15, 2017
Solving the Issues Caused by Target Date FundsTDFs make life easier for plan participants but can cause headaches for the fiduciary who is tasked with analyzing the different offerings.
August 14, 2017
Understanding Deferred Variable Annuities’ Two PhasesProper handling of the two phases accumulation and distribution is essential for maximizing a deferred VAs impact.
August 14, 2017
Bond Market Looks Expensive, Until You Factor in Threat of WarIncreased geopolitical risk is raising doubts about the likelihood of a third 2017 Federal Reserve rate hike.
August 14, 2017
Stock Market Shrugs Off Strong EarningsAlmost 75% of S&P 500 companies have reported stronger-than-expected earnings, but that hasn't led to strong gains in the market.
August 14, 2017
Saturna Capital Launches Clean Shares for Two Funds: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Carlson Capital Management adds a low-cost DFA Minnesota muni bond fund to its portfolio lineup.