Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Surviving the Muni Storm
By Staff WriterThe next corner of the bond market that looks poised for a storm of epic proportions is the usually quiet and tame municipal bond market....
June 24, 2009
TIPS are Riskier than You ThinkInterest in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) is surging as investors seek protection against both inflation and deflation.
June 01, 2009
First Convertible-Bond ETF DebutsThe SPDR Barclays Capital Convertible Bond ETF is benchmarked to the Barclays Capital U.S. Convertible Bond >$500MM Index. Convertible bonds are bonds that can be...
May 07, 2009
Boomers - Beware stimulus bondsWith municipal bonds receiving the lion's share of investors' attention of late, boomer clients might think infrastructure investments are the way to go. But the...
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...