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.
BlackRock Expands iBonds ETFs
By Bernice NapachFinancial advisors use these iShares ETFs, which have maturity dates like traditional bonds, to build low-cost bond ladders for clients.
November 10, 2020
How to Help Newly Retired Clients Avoid Medicare Sticker ShockWith some planning, advisors can help clients reduce Medicare Part B premiums, which are based on a 2-year lookback.
November 09, 2020
Vanguard Sent Wrong Data to InvestorsThe information pertained to projected, not actual, earnings for several money market funds.
November 09, 2020
TrueMark Expands Structured Outcome ETF Offerings: Portfolio ProductsAlso, the UBS Global Wealth Management SMA platform adds Invesco fixed income strategies.
November 09, 2020
Schwab vs. Fidelity: Who's Winning the Robo Race?They're among the few giant firms that have operated robo-advisor platforms for several years, but their performance is far different.
November 06, 2020
How a Divided Government Post-Election Benefits the Stock MarketUBS strategists offer their outlooks based on a Biden administration and a Republican Senate.
November 05, 2020
Fed Stays on Sidelines With Election Results UncertainIt kept the federal funds rate at 0-0.25% and made no change to monthly asset purchases.
November 02, 2020
Gundlach: Huge Political, Economic Shakeup Is Coming"The outcomes that we've developed seem to not be satisfying people that greatly," the DoubleLine CEO says.