Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Muni Funds with Punch
By Ron DeLeggeThe Van Eck Global lineup of municipal bond ETFs continues to attract assets and accolades.
December 20, 2011
Why Are U.S. Bond Yields So Low? (AdvisorOne)The debt-to-GDP ratio for the U.S. is 73 percent, several times higher than Spain's rate of 49 percent. And yet, the gap between 10-year-bond yields in these two countries has only widened in 2011.
December 19, 2011
5 Best High-Yield Bond FundsThe crisis in Europe and the fact that Bill Gross is underperforming (thats underperforming) 92% of his peers means its a brave new world in the fixed income space.
December 14, 2011
Greek Bond Restructure Deal DebatedA plan to restructure Greek sovereign debt could see banks gain equal footing with the European Financial Stability Facility and sovereign creditors, although the measure is still being debated.
December 12, 2011
Strategic Insight: U.S. Stock and Bond Mutual Fund Net Inflows to Reach Just $80 BillionShaken by market volatility, continued high unemployment, and concerns about global economic growth, the U.S. fund industry is on pace for just $80 billion in net inflows to stock and bond mutual funds in 2011, a 67% decline from 2010, according to a new report.
November 30, 2011
Eurozone Ministers May Seek IMF HelpAlthough eurozone ministers agreed Tuesday to boost the value of the rescue fund, they acknowledged that they might call on the International Monetary Fund for help to do so after Italy's borrowing costs soared nearly to 8%, a euro lifetime high.
November 30, 2011
American Airlines Parent Files for BankruptcyAMR, the parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday, citing its very substantial cost disadvantage compared with competitors and its labor costs. It had been the last of the legacy airlines to do so, and its action could affect the municipal bond...
November 29, 2011
Bill Gross’ Year a ‘Stinker,’ as He Lags 92% of PeersCiting Lipper data, PIMCOs Bill Gross, manager of the worlds largest bond fund, lost money through November while bond indexes gained about the same amount, says the Financial Times.