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.
Active vs. Passive? No Longer an Either/Or Choice for Advisors
By Bernice NapachThe lines are blurring as actively managed mutual funds own ETFs to provide investment exposure while also controlling costs.
October 24, 2016
10 Best U.S. Cities to Build WealthA number of factors influence how quickly and effectively a household can build its wealth, and many hinge on geography.
October 21, 2016
Why Corporate America’s Debt Is a Major RiskSocit Gnrale says U.S. companies are massively overspending to finance buybacks, whose impact on stock prices is limited.
October 20, 2016
Prudential’s Sullivan exits $652 billion bond unit he builtSullivan built assets under management from $100 billion in 1999 and increased client relationships tenfold.
October 20, 2016
Vanguard Sees Flood of Advisor Assets, Now at $1.3 TrillionMoney from brokers and independent advisors now account for about one-third of Vanguards total assets and about 50% of this years inflows.
October 20, 2016
El-Erian Holds 30% in Cash as Central Banks Distort MarketsThe former co-CEO of Pimco sees "enormous risk" in financial markets due to distortions caused by central bank policies.
October 20, 2016
L Bonds: The High-Yield Alternative Asset You Probably Never Heard OfGWG Holdings L bonds are yielding 5.5%-8.5% for maturities from two to five years, but the bonds are unrated and illiquid.
October 19, 2016
6 Companies With the Best Retirement PlansThese companies offer their employees a chance at a good retirement, in ways that range from pension plans to generous matching 401(k) contributions.