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.
Schwab Launches Three Fixed Income ETFs
By John SullivanNew bond ETFs from Schwab have low operating expenses and no online trading commissions for Schwab clients
July 29, 2010
Genworth Swings to a Profit, Disappoints AnalystsOperating earnings were $0.24 per share; Wall Street expected $0.28 per share
July 26, 2010
Net worth on the rise for seniorsNet worth has increased almost 80 percent for older Americans over the past 20 years.
July 23, 2010
Wells Fargo Shares 2010 Outlook: 'Little Upside'The Wells Fargo Advisors’ Advisory Services Group, led by chief macro strategist Gary Thayer, has just released its 2010 Midyear and Economic Outlook,…
July 23, 2010
Fund Portfolio Solutions from a Top AdvisorEach month we ask an advisor about the mutual funds he or she would consider for a simplified client scenario. Here's this month's scenario: ...
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.