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 5 Reasons Why U.S. Bonds Are Still a Good Bet
By Joyce HansonThe United States reputation for backing its debt with a full faith and credit guarantee was tarnished by the S&P downgrade, but a beneficiary of the negative market sentiment was the very same asset class that caused the selloff in the first place: U.S. Treasuries.
August 08, 2011
Special Market: Selling DI to Military DoctorsAs many of you may know, it can be challenging to provide a disability estate plan for a military doctor.
August 08, 2011
3 Funds to Consider in Light of Slowdown, Downgrade: Portfolio FixFor your consideration: three fixed-income funds that boast above-average historical performance, high current yield and currency diversification.
August 04, 2011
5 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 EarningsBrokerage firms in the second quarter boosted earnings growth as high as 470% and reported declines as low as 383% AdvisorOne selected a lucky 10 for scrutiny.
August 02, 2011
PIMCO’s Gross Slaps U.S. With Scarlet ‘A’ for Budget Abuse; Offers Steps to Remove ItCiting Davy Crockett, PIMCO founder Bill Gross mournfully notes, ‘The time for funnin is over,’ now that the latest debt ceiling and budget debate has been settled.
August 01, 2011
June Outflows: Nearly $50 Billion for Money Markets, Other FundsFRC says money-market funds lost more than $48 billion, while stock and bond funds dropped roughly $500 million.
August 01, 2011
PIMCO’s El-Erian on Debt Deal: Short-Term Gain, Long-Term DisdainThe CEO of PIMCO said Sunday that the potential agreement ‘does nothing to restore household and corporate confidence.’
August 01, 2011
Top Portfolio Products: Ex-Russell Managers Launch Boutique Firm; MassMutual Changes FundsDreyfus names Barris sole portfolio manager for High Yield Strategies fund; and Advisors Asset Management portfolio hits milestone with its dividend UIT.