Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Fidelity’s $100 Billion Bond King Banks on Trump Reflation Trade
By Brian ChappattaFord ONeil, winner of Morningstars 2016 fixed income manager award, discusses his favorite investments.
January 04, 2017
Harvard Academic Sees Debt Rout Worse Than 1994 ‘Bond Massacre’Bond market is confronting the "perfect storm," says Paul Schmelzing, and debt investors face a multi-year period of sustained losses.
December 21, 2016
‘Dude, Where’s My Drone?’ and Other Potential Threats to Trump RallyThe Trump rally in equities has been fueled by investors who want to believe, but in 2017 they may need to curb their enthusiasm. Then there are events in the South China Sea to watch.
December 14, 2016
Fed Surprises Financial Markets, Indicating 3 Rate Hikes Next YearThe biggest impact was on the dollar, which soared while stocks rose, then fell, and Treasury yields increased.
December 14, 2016
Gundlach Sounds Fed Alarm, Warns of Selloff Near Inauguration DayA 10-year Treasury above 3% is going to hurt, the bond guru says.
November 21, 2016
Last Best Chance for Fixing Roads and Refinancing DebtI suggest that the U.S. issue bonds that mature in 50 or 100 years, and given Washington gridlock, something positive may result.
November 10, 2016
Dow average rallies to record as treasuries slide on Trump betsMetLife Inc. gained after the life insurer announced a plan to buy back $3 billion in shares.
October 17, 2016
Goldman Says U.S. Bondholders Risk a $1.1 Trillion Hit if Rates SpikeA 1% increase in interest rates could inflict such a mega loss in the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, according to Goldman analysts.