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.
Top Portfolio Products: Vanguard Introduces New Fund, ETF
By Marlene Y. SatterNew products introduced over the last week include a new short-term TIPS index fund and ETF from Vanguard and a suite of new and existing ETFs from iShares.
October 16, 2012
Natixis Acquires McDonnell to Broaden Fixed-Income OfferingsOak Brook, Ill.-based McDonnell, with AUM of about $13.5 billion, will affiliate with Natixis, based in Paris and Boston, with AUM totaling $711 billion.
October 16, 2012
Japan to Overtake China as U.S. CreditorThe most recent figures indicate that Chinese holdings of Treasuries have fallen in 2012 through July by 0.2% to $1.15 trillion.
October 15, 2012
Why I’m Happy With My CustodianMy positive experiences with TradePMR may give you ideas on what you should look for in a custodian.
October 12, 2012
Do New Fannie-Freddie Bonds Signal Return of Asset-Backed Securities?Fannie and Freddie are unable to issue higher-yielding bonds because of an unintended effect of Dodd-Frank; an exemption would create a risk-sharing bond market that would benefit the mortgage giants.
October 12, 2012
PIMCO’s El-Erian: Investors’ ‘Romance’ With Central Banks Won’t LastForget bubblesMohamed El-Erian notes that some argue the recent lackluster performance of global stocks is evidence that markets are "tenuously positioned" on an air pocket.
October 12, 2012
Lifetime income and the new economyIn turbulent times, lifetime income plans make sense on an emotional and sound financial planning level.
October 11, 2012
Bond Funds Flooded With Cash as Quest for Income, Yield ContinuesBond funds took a big leap in September, with two tracking firms reporting heavy gains in flows for the fixed-income sector.