Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Busted mergers spell trouble for U.S. corporate bond investors
By Claire BostonAn Aetna-Humana deal breakup could cost money managers $300 million.
July 22, 2016
Enforcement: Raymond James Fined $1.45M in Vermont Immigrant Visa CaseIn another action, the New Jersey Bureau of Securities revoked a broker's registration after it found that he manipulated bond trades.
July 19, 2016
Another Bad Month for Active Funds: MorningstarWith active U.S. equity suffering its largest monthly outflow since October 2008, some fund families feel the pain.
July 19, 2016
Sell Oppenheimer Muni Funds on Puerto Rico Risk, Ameriprise SaysOppenheimer funds held $3.5 billion worth of Puerto Rico securities as of March 31, the most of an mutual fund group, according to Morningstar.
July 14, 2016
Are Bonds Losing Their Defensive Edge?Many investors are concerned that the bull market in bonds is getting too old to play effective portfolio defense while continuing to deliver strong returns.
July 13, 2016
PIMCO Loads Up on Treasuries; Gundlach and Gross Voice CautionTheir diverse views on the Treasury market reflect different outlooks on where interest rates are heading.
July 12, 2016
No need for bond market alarm. Really!A columnist says one of the reasons yields are so low is just (just!) because insurers have to buy bonds.
July 12, 2016
No need for bond market alarm. Really!A columnist says one of the reasons yields are so low is just (just!) because insurers have to buy bonds.