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.
Buffett’s $8 Billion Trade Isn’t a Bet Against Munis: LPL’s Valeri
By Joyce HansonWarren Buffetts sale of $8 billion in muni derivatives was a profitable trade, not a comment on the value of the muni market, says the LPL market strategist.
August 24, 2012
Advanced Persuasion Techniques for Top Producers, Part 1Pushing your clients to achieve big goals is easier when you add a little motivational muscle to your pitch.
August 24, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: Goldman Offers Income Builder FundIn addition, Russell Investments announced that it will close all its U.S. passively managed ETFs.
August 22, 2012
Are Advisors Giving Clients What They Really Want?Many consumers want guaranteed lifetime income products. But do all independent advisors recommend them?
August 22, 2012
Are Advisors Giving Clients What They Really Want?Many consumers want guaranteed lifetime income products. But do all independent advisors recommend them?
August 20, 2012
PIMCO’s El-Erian: 5 Reasons Europe Resembles an Unstable HammockEmploying a seasonal metaphor, PIMCO head Mohamed El-Erian compares the situation in Europe to that of an unstable hammock in an effort to explain what has, and most likely will, happen.
August 20, 2012
Patton’s Fund Picks, Pt. 6: Global, EM Bond FundsAdvisor Mike Patton shares the results of his own research that yields his favorite mutual funds in the global and emerging market bond space.