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.
Net worth on the rise for seniors
By staff WriterNet worth has increased almost 80 percent for older Americans over the past 20 years.
July 21, 2010
How a Top Advisor Uses Income FundsThis month's scenario: Clients are a retired couple in their early 70s, who have relied on interest income to supplement their pensions and Social Security....
July 21, 2010
Five Core Funds for Conservative InvestorsEvery portfolio needs a solid foundation, especially those owned by conservative investors. Here are five core funds used by several top advisors that can help keep conservative clients on course.
July 21, 2010
Piper Jaffray Q2 Results Show Earnings Disappointment on Fixed Income WeaknessPiper Jaffray announced net income of $7.4 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to net income of $11.6 million, or $0.59 per diluted common share.
July 12, 2010
Four things every Medicare agent should knowOn June 1, 2010, the Medicare landscape changed. What you don't know can cost you sales or, at a minimum, lost opportunities to save your clients' money.
July 09, 2010
Equity Funds, Bonds Poised for Better Third QuarterLipper analysts see strong corporate earnings and recent flows into bond funds as good signs for the second half of 2010.
July 07, 2010
Lower Returns Ahead, says PIMCO's GrossBut the weak markets do present investors with some good global buying opportunities, notes a PIMCO analysts.
July 01, 2010
Goldman Sachs Rolls Out New Global Fixed Income FundGoldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (GSAM) launched the Goldman Sachs Strategic Income Fund on Thursday, July 1.