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.
Which GLWB Is "Best?"
By Jack MarrionToday's annuities have many types of guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit features. This raises the question: which is the best GLWB? The answer depends.
April 02, 2009
Firms Form Income AllianceEnvestnet Asset Management Inc. will be marketing income annuities and stand-alone income guarantees from Nationwide Life Insurance Company.
April 01, 2009
As Munis Come Back, Short Funds Still RuleIn the world of equity funds, the ultra-short and short funds are still topping the charts, according to Lipper data. The top funds have produced returns...
April 01, 2009
State Street Debuts Credit-Bond ETFAdding to a string of new exchange-traded fund launches, State Street Global Advisors has introduced the SPDR Barclays Capital Intermediate Term Credit Bond ETF (ITR). "With...
April 01, 2009
Near the TopIn addition to the seven winners in six categories deemed worthy of being 2009 Separately Managed Accounts Awards winners, the Investment Advisor/Prima Capital awards committee...
March 24, 2009
Letter to the editor: most advisors would rather preach 'buy, hope and pray'Income Planning reader Richard Woychowski tells why it is rionic that most financial advisors focus on the cost of reverse mortgages.
March 23, 2009
Investor optimism on the riseIf you were looking for a shot of good news, a Gallup poll released yesterday might be just what the doctor ordered -- investor optimism is ticking upward. Okay, before we get too giddy with that statement, let's look at the facts.