Bond Funds
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By Staff WriterWhat Sam Stovall calls a "mega-meltdown" and others call a recession is likely to end by the fourth quarter of 2009, and while it won't...
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...
April 01, 2009
Van Eck Targets High-Yield MunisOver the past several months, Van Eck Global has been one of the busiest issuers of new ETFs. In late January, Van Eck launched the...
April 01, 2009
Dealing With the Downturn: In Her Own WordsDebra Brede does all the investment selection for her clients' portfolios. Here's how she describes the adjustments she's made over the last few months: "I've seen...
March 25, 2009
Long-Term Bond ETF LaunchedThe SPDR Barclays Capital Long Term Credit Bond ETF (LWC) has just been introduced by State Street Global Advisors; LWC provides market exposure to long-term (10-plus years) investment grade bonds.