Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
ReFlow FLIX Index Shows Mutual Fund Asset Flows Dropped in July
By Joyce HansonReFlow Management Co.'s FLIX Index, a monthly indicator of asset flow volatility for long-term mutual funds, declined to 492 in July from a 573 reading in June, continuing its retreat from the peak levels seen in May.
September 08, 2010
Goldman Sachs, Incapital Partner to Offer Municipals to Small InvestorsIn a deal announced Wednesday, September 8, Goldman Sachs and Incapital have joined forces to offer sales of municipal bonds to the man in the street, not the man on the Street.
September 01, 2010
Another Good Month for BondsInflows into bond and equity funds in June were $25.5 billion, according to the Financial Research Corporation of Boston. Close to half of these flows,...
August 29, 2010
Bond Bubble Debate Bubbles OverLong-term investors and those seeking safety not found these days in the stock markets have been fleeing to bonds, giving rise to speculation about a "bond bubble."
August 23, 2010
Bond fund inflows approach record winning streakAn analysis of data provided by the Investment Company Institute, a mutual fund industry trade organization, show bond fund asset inflows have outpaced equity fund inflows for 30 straight months through June.
August 23, 2010
Bond Fund Inflows Approach Record Winning StreakAn analysis of data provided by the Investment Company Institute, a mutual fund industry trade organization, show bond fund asset inflows have outpaced equity fund inflows for 30 straight months through June.
August 20, 2010
How a Top Advisor Uses Muni BondsA conversation about mutual fund investing for tax-free income with Erik F. Miller CFP, ChFC, CASL with CMC Advisers LLC in Portland, Ore.
August 19, 2010
AFLAC: What If the Raters Bail Out?A life insurer is asking the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to help it deal with shifts in the credit rating agency industry.