Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Vanguard Posts Details on Latest Fee Cuts
By Ginger SzalaThe fund giant has cut expense ratios for seven actively managed mutual funds and one index ETF.
December 21, 2021
Into the Unknown: Rethinking Return Assumptions for Financial PlansNeither historical long-term average returns nor the shorter-term assumptions of asset managers are ideal guides for today's investors.
December 15, 2021
Fed Doubles Taper, Signals Three 2022 Hikes in Inflation PivotThe faster pullback puts Fed Chair Jerome Powell in position to raise rates earlier than previously expected to counter price pressures if necessary.
December 07, 2021
The Secret Is Out on 7.12% Inflation-Protected BondsWith signals that the Fed will wind down asset purchases sooner than expected, this may be as good as it gets for Series I interest rates.
December 02, 2021
Why MMT Haters Have It Wrong: Economist Michael NormanThe modern monetary theory proponent tells ThinkAdvisor why he thinks advisors should pay attention to this controversial philosophy.
November 22, 2021
Biden Keeps Powell as Fed Chief, Elevates Brainard to Vice ChairA Republican, Jerome Powell faces what will likely be a smooth confirmation in the Senate.
November 08, 2021
Quarles to Exit Fed at Year's End, Handing Another Seat to BidenIn addition to this vacancy, Biden has a chance to pick a new chair, as Jerome Powell's tenure at the helm expires in February.
October 15, 2021
BlackRock Launches iShares Core Bond ETFBlackRock is the latest among a growing number of asset managers to bring to market a core bond fund this year.