Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Cboe, BlackRock and IHS Markit Plan First US Corporate Bond Index Futures
By Bernice NapachThe corporate bond index futures will function as a "tool to mitigate credit risk in the corporate bond market," Cboe's president says.
April 23, 2018
Muni Bond Markups: Soon No Longer a Secret for Some TradesThe new disclosure applies only when a dealer buys and sells the same security in one day and not on bonds sold from its inventory.
April 16, 2018
3 More Warning Signs That a Seismic Shift in Bonds Is ComingThere are several red flags to watch, but it's not all bad news for bond investors.
April 03, 2018
Fidelity Files for No-Fee International Index Fund, Cuts Other FeesThe Flex International Index Fund will be free in 'certain fee-based accounts,' including retirement accounts.
March 30, 2018
Readying for Higher Interest RatesEven the Fed believes inflation is upon us, and it would be wise for advisors to fortify their portfolios against this risk
March 30, 2018
Megachurch Pastor, Banned Broker Nabbed for Defrauding Elderly ChurchgoersChurchgoers bought $3.4 million of interests in defunct, pre-Revolutionary Chinese bonds.
March 22, 2018
`Safe Bonds' Are Not So Safe After AllEuropeans are struggling to create multi-country sovereign bonds that would be safe for investors, including life insurers, to hold.