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.
Millenials, Gen Xers Seek Stodgy Security, Says Guardian Life
By Joyce HansonInsurance policy buyers under the age of 40 are choosing whole life over other asset alternatives and paying off their policies early, according to Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America.
October 04, 2010
PIMCO’s El-Erian Says to Resist China BashingPIMCO CEO and co-CIO Mohamed El-Erian says the United States needs to tread carefully in its economic dealings with China in order to not upset that country's growth.
September 28, 2010
The Hartford Enters Actively Managed ETF SpaceHartford Investment Financial Services LLC. is seeking a regulatory exemption that would permit it to launch actively managed exchange-traded funds.
September 28, 2010
National Bank of Abu Dhabi Launches ‘Cautious Income Fund’On Wednesday, the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) announced that it would launch the NADB Cautious Income Fund.
September 28, 2010
Robert Collins Re-joins Wilmington TrustRobert Collins has re-joined Wilmington Trust's Wealth Advisory Services as director of tax-exempt fixed income management and senior portfolio manager.
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?