Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
'Dude, Where's My Drone?' and Other Potential Threats to Trump Rally
By Daniel KernThe 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.
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.
September 30, 2016
Morgan Stanley, Goldman Split on Where Treasuries Will End 2016As Morgan Stanley calls for U.S. bond rally in Q4, Goldman joins Gundlach in view that U.S. 10-year yields should rise to 2%.
September 26, 2016
What Advisors Are Saying & Doing About Today's Low-Yield EnvironmentHow advisors are reacting to the challenging low-yield world, and what they're telling their clients.
September 13, 2016
Has the Bond Market Peaked?The broad strengthening this year in the bond market doesnt normally happen, and the market will recalibrate at some point, Schwabs Kathy Jones said.
September 13, 2016
Pensions are in the worst shape in 15 years; Thanks, FedCorporate pensions have only enough money to cover 76 percent of their $2.1 trillion of liabilities.