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: Cantor Fitzgerald to Launch ETF Arbitrage, Van Eck Adds Mortgage REIT ETF
By Marlene Y. SatterThis week in new portfolio products, Cantor Fitzgerald announced that it will launch an ETF arbitrage business under Dan Segal, and Van Eck introduced a mortgage REIT income ETF.
August 12, 2011
Avast, Me Hearties!And now some lighter fare for your Friday afternoon...I got an interesting bit from my friends at the American College of emergency Physicians yesterday. These ...
August 12, 2011
Georgia on My Mind: Emerging Market TemptationsA bank in Georgia is offering a dazzling 8% rate on a 1-year CD or 9% for 2 years, but its not SunTrust Bank in Atlanta but TBC Bank in Tibilisi.
August 11, 2011
What We Own and Why: The Fixed Income PortfolioA respite from recent stock selling pressure has given me the opportunity to discuss our fixed income holdings. Combining bonds with stocks is a sensible way to add diversification to client holdings.
August 11, 2011
Bill Gross’ Bet Pays Off as PIMCO Profits From Black SwansStaying true to PIMCOs CIO Bill Gross new normal forecast, PIMCOs hedged bets are paying off.
August 09, 2011
Grandma, can you spare a grand?Not only has the U.S. hit a record number of grandparents, but those grandparents are so flush with cash that they financially support their children and grandchildren.
August 09, 2011
Fed Announcement Helps U.S. Stocks ReboundU.S. stocks surged Tuesday after Federal Reserve policymakers announced that they planned to keep rates in a very low range for the next two years.
August 09, 2011
Equities Appear Cheaper Than TreasuriesEven near historic lows, the dividend yield is compelling versus the yield for 10 years.