Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
A Little-Known Bond Vehicle for When Interest Rates Rise
By Bernice NapachTarget date bond ETFs have been skating under the radar since 2010. But that could change when markets become convinced that rates will soon rise.
April 24, 2015
Unleashing frozen pensions, Russia clears way for corporate bondsRussia diverted money from retirement funds to revamp the industry in 2013, then continued seizing contributions to shore up the budget.
April 24, 2015
Unleashing frozen pensions, Russia clears way for corporate bondsRussia diverted money from retirement funds to revamp the industry in 2013, then continued seizing contributions to shore up the budget.
April 22, 2015
You thought the taper tantrum was bad? Wait till Fed lifts ratesSome players outside the insurance industry like low rates.
April 10, 2015
Economy taking center stage means higher yields for TreasuriesSome hawkish Fed officials argued at the latest FOMC meeting for monetary tightening as early as June.
April 08, 2015
Gundlach: Fed Won’t Raise Rates if Dollar Goes HigherThe DoubleLine CEO and bond expert also says energy assets are overpriced because "too many people think its cute to make an energy play."
April 06, 2015
Funds Make Comeback from ‘09Morningstar says taxable-bond funds collected about $28.5 billion in asset inflows in February, the largest monthly uptick since January 2013. The greatest…
March 30, 2015
Understanding Bond Swaps and Their Tax BenefitsIn a tax swap, you sell the bond and use the proceeds to buy another bond. The capital loss can then offset other capital gains.