Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
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By Kara P. StapletonVan Kampen Funds Inc., a subsidiary of Van Kampen Investments Inc., launched the Van Kampen Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund, which seeks to achieve diversification...
February 17, 2009
Ask the expert: reallocation and the variable annuity fixed accountWhy do variable annuity companies limit the amounts that policyowners can reallocate funds to and from the guaranteed fixed interest account in their VAs? This article answers that question.
January 29, 2009
Barclays' Launches Two International Treasury Bond FundsBarclays Global Investors has launched the iShares S&P/Citigroup International Treasury Bond Fund and the iShares S&P/Citigroup 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond Fund.
December 18, 2008
Boomers and bond-ownership54.5 million -- Number of households that owned equities or bonds in the first quarter of 2008. 86% -- Percentage of older boomers with...
December 18, 2008
Study: Plan Use Of Lifecycle Funds GrowsMore than 7% of 401(k) assets were invested in lifecycle funds at the end of 2007, according to a newly published retirement asset investment review.
December 18, 2008
Study: Plan Use Of Lifecycle Funds GrowsMore than 7% of 401(k) assets were invested in lifecycle funds at the end of 2007, according to a newly published retirement asset investment review.
November 25, 2008
EBSA Adds Guidance, Updates FormThe Employee Benefits Security Administration today answered questions about benefit plan fiduciary bonding and unveiled the 2008 Form 5500.EBSA, an arm of the U.S. Labor ...
November 25, 2008
EBSA Adds Guidance, Updates FormThe Employee Benefits Security Administration today answered questions about benefit plan fiduciary bonding and unveiled the 2008 Form 5500.EBSA, an arm of the U.S. Labor ...