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.
Vanguard to Offer Its First Muni Bond Index Fund, ETF
By Emily ZulzThe firms first tax-exempt index fund and ETF is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2015.
January 05, 2015
Janus Capital’s Gross, Scholes, Maris Open 2015 PlaybookJanus top experts dont agree on every prediction, but they all see a volatile ride ahead.
January 03, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: Barclays Moves ETNs to NasdaqBloomberg offers ETF service, while XY Planning expands its resources.
January 03, 2015
Why Wall Street (Still) Hates BondsInvestors should consider the gains missed by listening to "expert predictions," Ron DeLegge writes.
December 31, 2014
SEC Finds Flaws in Credit Rating AgenciesThe SEC found the agencies fell short in managing conflicts of interest as well as IT and cybersecurity issues.
December 31, 2014
Under the Hood: What You Need to Know About Fixed Income, Pt. 2: Rising RatesThe Fed has suggested, and market observers concur, that rates will rise in 2015. Here's how fixed income investors can prepare to soften the blow.
December 30, 2014
Case-Shiller: U.S. Home Price Growth Slows in OctoberHome prices across the U.S. rose in October, but at a slower rate than in September, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices released Tuesday.
December 30, 2014
Under the Hood: What You Need to Know About Bonds, Pt. 1: Types and RatingsWith rates likely to rise in 2015, here's how to understand the different types of bonds and what their ratings mean.