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.
Bill Gross: Flat Yield Curve Crushes Capitalism
By Bernice NapachCapitalism does not function well with an inappropriately flat yield curve, Gross writes, suggesting a new Fed strategy he calls Operation Switch.
November 02, 2015
High-Yield Bonds Signal More Market Gains: Searching for Alpha for November 2015This return of the risk appetite for fixed income investors may indicate that the economy is in better shape than many believe.
October 30, 2015
How Advisors Can Use ETFs to Minimize 2015 Tax BillsNow is the time for investors to sell money-losing ETFs and stocks to offset capital gains in the current calendar year, Ron DeLegge writes.
October 27, 2015
Budget Bill Prevents ‘Dramatic’ Medicare Premium HikeDraft of bipartisan bill includes a provision setting 2016 Part B premium at $120 for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries.
October 27, 2015
Who Wins the ‘Passive vs. Active’ Institutional Debate? Pt. 7: U.S. High Yield BondsWhen it comes to high-yield bonds, you'd be better off with an active strategy in mutual funds.
October 27, 2015
How Problematic Is Credit Fund Illiquidity?An examination of the differences between European and U.S. regulation raises questions on the underlying risks of '40 Act liquid alts funds.
October 26, 2015
Why Ken Fisher Hates AnnuitiesThe Fisher Investments founder tells ThinkAdvisor about what he calls the lies annuity salespeople tell and how he buys clients out of their surrender fees.
October 23, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: A High Dividend ETF and Climate Change IndexThis week's additions also include a concentrated portfolio of stocks for companies headed by women.