Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
TIPS are Riskier than You Think
By Robert HuebscherInterest in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) is surging as investors seek protection against both inflation and deflation.
May 01, 2009
State Street Launches Long-Term Bond ETFState Street Global Advisors has just introduced the SPDR Barclays Capital Long Term Credit Bond ETF (LWC). LWC provides market exposure to long-term (10-plus years) investment-grade...
April 27, 2009
Editor's Choice for April 27In the search for clarity for the values of toxic bank holdings, the Fed's stress test methodology uses two FASB standards in valuing holdings...junk bonds--more junky than ever.
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...