Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Greek Exit Fears Loom Again
By Marlene Y. SatterDepending on the result of the review to be conducted this week by the troika, Greece could end up being ridden right out of the eurozone.
July 12, 2012
Best 5 Investment Picks for Midyear 2012Investors worried about where to put their money these days have a number of opportunities to consider. Here's what the experts are saying about good investments in midyear 2012.
July 09, 2012
Follow the Money: Where Did Funds Flow in Q2?In addition to bonds, a select group of equity funds experienced inflows in the March-June period, EPFR Global says.
July 08, 2012
Wimbledon Bonds Fetch Princely SumForget the euro debt crisis; relief might be one ground stroke away, as investors looked for an ace opportunity in a Wimbledon debt racket.
July 05, 2012
ECB Cuts Rates to 0.75%, Deposit Rates to ZeroThe European Central Bank (ECB) cut its benchmark rate from an already-low 1% to a new record of 0.75%, in the hope that it would kickstart an economy on the skids.
July 05, 2012
Central bank in Europe drops lending rates to record low (New York Times)Interest rates near zero will limit the banks selection of conventional monetary policy tools available to combat the financial crisis.
June 27, 2012
ETP Assets Hit $1.2 TrillionThe assets invested in exchange-traded products (ETPs) including both ETFs and ETNs rose by 6% at the end of April 2012 from the previous year to $1.2 trillion, according to the ETF Industry Association.
June 27, 2012
Targeting Covered BondsThe ProShares USD Covered Bond (COBO) made its trading debut in late May.