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.
Schwab Seeks to Lead in ETF Education
By Gil WeinreichCharles Schwab announced its game-changing commission-free ETF platform to much fanfare on Thursday, but less heralded has been a new ETF education resource launched last year that could help advisors use these ETFs.
February 05, 2013
January Fund Flows Show Exuberant Investors: Strategic Insight, TrimTabsAn all-time record $77.4 billion flowed into U.S.-listed equity mutual funds and ETFs in January, according to TrimTabs Investment Research. Also in January, net inflows to bond funds are estimated to exceed $40 billion, says Strategic Insight.
February 05, 2013
Hartford promises tough line on LTD pricesThe company expects to raise LTD rates 15 percent or more and let revenue fall.
February 04, 2013
S&P Expects Federal Lawsuit Over Mortgage RatingsThe U.S. government is expected to file civil charges against S&P, alleging that it fraudulently gave high ratings to mortgage debt that later plunged in value and helped fuel the 2008 financial crisis.
February 01, 2013
The only two annuity sales you will make in a volatile marketIn todays marketplace, there are only two suitable FIA sales. The first is obviously the income sale. But the second sale to make is often overlooked. Here are a few products you need to consider adding to your practice to capitalize on these sales.
February 01, 2013
The only two annuity sales you will make in a volatile marketIn todays marketplace, there are only two suitable FIA sales. The first is obviously the income sale. But the second sale to make is often overlooked. Here are a few products you need to consider adding to your practice to capitalize on these sales.
January 31, 2013
Richard Bernstein: ‘Greatest Bull Market of Our Lifetime’It could rival the bull market from 1982, Bernstein claims at the TD Ameritrade conference in San Diego.
January 30, 2013
Baha, a Gundlach Star, Recalls DoubleLine’s Stormy Beginnings"There is a 'revenge is sweet' factor, but there was also a religious and spiritual element," Baha recalled about life after TCW..