Bond Funds
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Rising Rates & Core Bond Funds: Possible Scenarios, Positive Outlook
By Janet LevauxAs the magazine goes to print, the markets await news from the Federal Open Market Committee. Many fund managers, Fed watchers and economists are expecting…
December 22, 2015
3 Muni Trades That Pushed PIMCO to Top in Year of DistressThe firm left out some risky debt while embracing certain securities that looked promising.
December 21, 2015
The 2016 Bond Trade That BlackRock, PIMCO and JPMorgan All BackAs Treasuries are expected to fade, here's where the biggest money managers are finding value.
December 16, 2015
What Advisors Think of Fed's Rate HikeWhile the decision wasnt unexpected, there are several things clients should know as rates rise, advisors say. Ever heard of three steps and a stumble?
December 16, 2015
What Fed increase? Top Treasuries forecaster is bullish for 2016The forecaster says the Federal Reserve is too optimistic in its plan for additional interest rate increases after Wednesdays expected liftoff, and thats good news for bonds.
December 15, 2015
Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed Rate AnnouncementU.S. stocks rallied and global equities halted a six-day losing streak as selloffs in credit markets and crude abated.
December 14, 2015
Massachusetts Probes Third Avenue Junk Bond Fund FreezeInvestors "do not expect to be cut off from trading in an open-end investment company registered under the 40 Act," Secretary William Galvin said.
December 14, 2015
Investors See Third Avenue Fueling More Bond Market CarnageTop bond managers are predicting more fallout amid a market rout that forced at least three credit funds in the past week to wind down.