Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Munibond ETFs Are Screaming Opportunity
By Staff WriterWhen was the last time municipal bond yields were higher than those of U.S. Treasury bonds? As of March 5, the SPDR Lehman Municipal Bond ETF...
February 03, 2008
Bond Insurers' Woes Prompt NAIC GuidanceThe current credit crunch precipitated by subprime mortgage problems is hurting bond insurers and, in turn, creating problems for carriers who hold bonds in their ...
February 03, 2008
Bond Insurers' Woes Prompt NAIC GuidanceThe current credit crunch precipitated by subprime mortgage problems is hurting bond insurers and, in turn, creating problems for carriers who hold bonds in their ...
February 01, 2008
Year of the Bond ETFWith so much happening in all directions, last year was insane for the ETF industry, even in relatively staid areas like fixed-income. The number of...
January 30, 2008
FRC: Domestic Funds Lead In DecemberInvestors put $47 billion more cash into U.S. mutual funds in December 2007 than they took out, up from $45 billion in December 2006.Net inflow ...
January 24, 2008
NAIC Panel Rules On Bond Insurer DowngradesAn arm of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has come up with rules for incorporating bond insurer rating cuts in the valuation of insured ...
January 23, 2008
NAIC Panel Rules On Bond Insurer DowngradesAn arm of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has come up with rules for incorporating bond insurer rating cuts in the valuation of insured ...
January 01, 2008
Bonds AwayHigh-yield bonds could be a good investment in 2008, as investors shake off their aversion to risk. Junk just ain't what it used to be. Year-to-date through...