Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Junk Bond Issuance Soars Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Hike
By Ron DeLeggeThe higher yields of junk bonds tend to offset some of the impact of falling prices when rates rise.
November 18, 2015
PIMCO Dethroned as Emerging-Market Bond KingStone Harbor Fund rises to top of emerging market heap, as PIMCO is battered by strong dollar and big bets on Brazil.
November 10, 2015
Money losing long-bond boom continues with MetLife selling debtMetLife Inc., the largest U.S. life insurer, sold bonds on Monday that dont have to be repaid till 2046.
November 02, 2015
10 Things Everyone Should Know About Bond InvestingFor long-term investors, when the Fed raises interest rates is irrelevant to the construction of a high-quality bond portfolio.
November 02, 2015
Soros Pulls $490M Out of Gross’ Janus FundThe redemption by one of the best-known money managers is a setback for Gross, whose new fund has struggled amid mediocre returns.
October 27, 2015
Who Wins the ‘Passive vs. Active’ Institutional Debate? Pt. 7: U.S. High Yield BondsWhen it comes to high-yield bonds, you'd be better off with an active strategy in mutual funds.
October 22, 2015
Mets Postseason Run Raises Fortunes of Citi Field BondholdersThe team projects total 2016 attendance will rise by 500,000 to 3.1 million, generating an additional $25 million in revenue, a source said.
October 20, 2015
Hottest Deal for Commodity Traders: Buying Their Own BondsWhile the natural resources industry is battling the worst price drop since the financial crisis, traders particularly in oil are benefiting from recent price volatility.