Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Active Funds Are Performing Better — for Now
By Bernice NapachMorningstar's Active/Passive Barometer shows better performance by active funds this year but not long term.
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.
July 10, 2017
280 CapMarkets Launches Muni Bond Trading and Pricing Platform for AdvisorsThe platform will provide access to essentially the entire muni market as well as price transparency.
July 02, 2017
China's Bonds Are Ready to Join the World StagePortfolio managers will have a new place to look for yield.