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.
PIMCO’s Bond ETF Woes Widespread in Industry: Morningstar Expert
By Janet Levaux, Ron DeLeggeMorningstars Michael Herbst says other fund families in the fixed-income space are also likely to have same pricing problems as PIMCOs.
September 16, 2014
20 Best & Worst Tax StatesConservatives and liberals generally agree on what a fair state and local tax system looks like, but no state actually has such a system.
September 10, 2014
Fixed Income Outruns Equities in August ETF FlowsFixed income ETFs asset flows boomed over the last month as did emerging markets and the U.S. consumer discretionary sector, according to SSgA.
September 10, 2014
Gundlach: Don’t ‘Fight This Rally’ in BondsIn his quarterly outlook, the DoubleLine CEO says forecasts of a rate hike are "almost comical" and holding currencies other than the dollar is "foolish."
September 09, 2014
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2014Some of Wall Streets major players still struggle with litigation expenses; many are finding ways to further boost their wealth results.
September 08, 2014
With BlackRock Exit, Who Will Fill Target-Date ETF Void?ETF expert Ron DeLegge predicts Schwab market entry; meanwhile Ron Surz enters the marketplace with a loss-avoidant product.
September 03, 2014
PIMCO’s Gross Prefers Bonds to the Mattress, St. Louis Fed Not So SureBill Gross says financial assets still beat cash, yet the St. Louis Fed finds Americans have been massively hoarding cash. Time to stuff your mattress?
August 29, 2014
Managed Futures and Fixed Income, Part 2: Odd Couple of DiversificationManaged futures offer significant diversification in portfolios holding not just high-yield bonds, but also for investment-grade and muni bond holders.