Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Actively Managed Funds Disappoint in 2017 With Some Bright Spots
By Bernice NapachThe S&P Dow Jones Indices reports that most actively managed stock and bond funds underperformed their benchmarks indexes for 2017 except for growth stock funds.
February 19, 2018
Selloff Grips Credit Funds as Rate Fears Take Hold in MarketForecasters at an Axa unit say higher Treasury yields could lead to wider bond spreads.
February 13, 2018
Bill Restores Tax Exemption for Advance Refunding BondsThe exemption, repealed in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, is important to states and local governments, a co-sponsor of the bill said.
February 13, 2018
Small-Bank Bill Said to Be Headed for Senate Vote; State Treasurers CheerA key priority for state treasurers is the designation of municipal bonds as high-quality liquid assets.
February 02, 2018
Muni Market Poised for Biggest Weekly Drop Since Trump’s ElectionMuni bond yields rose about 18 basis points this week, following the hike in Treasury yields.
February 01, 2018
Pimco Views 3% Yield as Opportunity Where Others See Bear SignalIvascyn says buyers still see Treasuries as a safe haven.
January 31, 2018
Restrained Gains for Sustainable Fund Assets in 2017The entry of big traditional investment managers will accelerate fund flows, a report says.
January 24, 2018
Morningstar’s Fund Managers of the Year: 2017The awards are given in four major categories: domestic stock, international stock, fixed income and allocation/alternatives.