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.
The Hartford Enters Actively Managed ETF Space
By John SullivanHartford Investment Financial Services LLC. is seeking a regulatory exemption that would permit it to launch actively managed exchange-traded funds.
September 24, 2010
It's Benefits Enrollment Time: Start Stressing Income Protection with Disability Income InsuranceDuring this year's traditional benefits enrollment season
September 24, 2010
Alternative View: The Current Perspective on Managed FuturesIt is relatively well known among investment professionals that the managed futures industry was one of the few bright lights among the gloom that pervaded investment portfolios throughout the credit crisis in 2008. We estimate that approximately 75% of the industry utilizes quantitative, trend-following strategies and the well-established trends in...
September 23, 2010
Advisors Favorite High Yield FundsHigh yield bond funds are a natural alternative, but which funds should you consider to balance higher yields and risks?
September 23, 2010
Hartford to Reduce Fixed-Income FeesThe Hartford Mutual Funds announced Sept. 22 that fees on six fixed-income funds would be permanently reduced. The funds affected by the fee reduction are The...
September 23, 2010
It's Benefits Enrollment Time: Start Stressing Income Protection with Disability Income InsuranceDuring this year's traditional benefits enrollment season
September 23, 2010
Hartford to Reduce Fixed-Income Fund FeesThe drop in fees is a move to make funds more competitive among financial professionals.
September 23, 2010
Fixed Income Focus: A U-Turn in Treasuries, and Implications of Microsoft’s New IssueThe first half of September was a striking reversal from the anxious market activity in August. Virtually overnight, Treasuries became an afterthought as investors stampeded back into the stock market