Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Buffer Equity Market Sell-Offs With Government Bonds: BlackRock
By Emily ZulzMarket movements early last week highlight how government bonds can offer diversification benefits, Richard Turnill says.
August 22, 2017
Vanguard Files for ETF Covering Entire US Corporate Bond MarketIt has a filed preliminary registration statement with the SEC, with an expected launch date in the fourth quarter.
August 18, 2017
Uncovering a Hidden Junk-Bond ETF FeeInvestors have been flooding into exchange-traded funds because they think they're cheap. But costs are tricky.
August 17, 2017
List of Money Managers Cutting Junk Bond Exposure Is GrowingMany cite the rich valuation of the sector, which makes it more vulnerable than other bond market sectors during a selloff.
August 10, 2017
Junk Bonds Slump as Morgan Stanley Sees Bigger Unwind AheadAnalysts say the end of quantitative easing could hammer lower-rated debt.
August 08, 2017
Vanguard Announces Treasury-Only Policy for Several Government Bond Funds, ETFsThe fund giant says the change will provide investors more flexibility in managing risks and returns plus narrower bid-ask spreads for these ETFs.
July 26, 2017
BlackRock Says `Absolutely Critical' to Look at China BondsU.S. life and annuity issuers are major bond buyers.
July 10, 2017
Morningstar’s June Winners & LosersMore than 80 funds get new ratings, while one target date series is placed under review by the research firm.