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.
The ETF Generation Gap
By Bernice Napach"Millennials are doubling down on ETFs," says Schwabs Heather Fischer.
September 25, 2015
Morningstar to Tackle Hottest ETF Topics at ConferenceAmong the topics where Morningstar wants to "rethink conventional wisdom" are active share, strategic beta, 401(k) mistakes and hedging currency exposure.
September 25, 2015
Boehner’s Exit Means No Government Shutdown (for Now): AnalystsPolitical watchers say the departing House speaker will negotiate a short-term funding bill. But when it expires on Dec. 11, the battle will begin again.
September 25, 2015
Puerto Rico Loophole Utilized by UBS Targeted by House LawmakerCongressman plans to introduced bill to eliminate the island's exemption from the Investment Company Act of 1940.
September 25, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: International Funds From Vanguard, T. Rowe PriceHow two different mega fund companies hope to profit from investing in international stocks
September 25, 2015
Now Is the Time for Charitable Lead TrustsFor clients with complex estate and transfer tax planning needs, now might be a good time to establish a charitable trust before rates rise.
September 23, 2015
Top 10 States With Fairest TaxesWalletHub compared tax data with taxpayer sentiment to find which states have the fairest tax system.
September 23, 2015
An Angry Bill Gross Tells Fed, Central Banks to ‘Get Off Zero!’Savers are being "slowly cooked alive" by zero interest rates, Gross said, "while central bankers focus on their Taylor models and fight nonexistent inflation.