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The Motley Fool April 9, 2007 Amanda B. Kish |
Are "Excellent" Funds Foolish? Part 4 This five-part series takes a closer look at the 24 funds highlighted in the 2007 Business Week/Standard & Poor's Excellence in Fund Management Awards. Intermediate-term bond champs... Second-best bond funds... |
Investment Advisor October 2006 Palash R. Ghosh |
Remember To Pay The Mortgage Mortgage-backed securities, a somewhat overlooked, though very large, section of the fixed-income universe, are becoming more attractive to investors in light of a softening housing market and slipping Treasury yields. |
The Motley Fool October 22, 2010 Amanda B. Kish |
Are Bonds in a Bubble? Millions of Americans depend on the income from their bonds and bond funds to fund their golden years, so there could be lasting implications for scores of already battered investors if that bubble comes to pass. |
The Motley Fool April 16, 2008 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Searching for Income in a Volatile World These global bond funds search the globe for income. |
The Motley Fool August 31, 2007 Amanda B. Kish |
When Safe Investments Aren't Particularly risk-averse investors have always assumed they had one safe haven: bonds. But those who consider bonds completely safe for their money can be unpleasantly surprised. |
The Motley Fool February 24, 2011 Amanda B. Kish |
How to Invest in the Bond Bubble How do you invest in an inflated but necessary sector edging toward bubble territory? |
Financial Advisor March 2006 Marla Brill |
Mortgage Bonds Offer Mixed Bag A cooling housing market, rising interest rates and regulatory scrutiny have bond fund managers and fixed-income strategists keeping a watchful eye on the direction of the $5.8 trillion mortgage-backed securities market. |
Financial Planning January 1, 2005 |
Mutual Fund Monitor Should you invest in bond funds or individual bonds? |
The Motley Fool October 13, 2010 Amanda B. Kish |
6 Bond ETFs to Avoid Steer clear of these precarious picks. |
The Motley Fool August 23, 2010 Amanda B. Kish |
6 Bond ETFs for Today's Market In case you haven't noticed, bonds are the new black. |
BusinessWeek January 31, 2005 |
A Fixed-Income Fund with a Twist Bill Eigen of Fidelity Strategic Income says a broadly diversified focus and careful risk management help his fund outperform |
Financial Planning September 1, 2011 Donald Jay Korn |
Double Plays When clients want a total return fund, it may be difficult for advisors to sort out the options. Determining what role a total return fund can play in a client's portfolio requires a deeper understanding of this confusing category. |
BusinessWeek March 22, 2004 |
Q&A with Jeffrey Gundlach The co-manager of TCW Galileo Total Return Bond Fund says "by concentrating in mortgages, we have an edge over more diversified funds" |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2008 Amanda B. Kish |
Bill Gross to Investors: Run Away! Which segment of the market the world's largest bond fund is avoiding, and a look at bond ETFs. |
The Motley Fool October 29, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Need a Yawner Investment? If you're in the market for a safe little something for your portfolio, buy bonds. |
The Motley Fool April 3, 2007 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Home on the Exchange The ETF BGI's iShares Lehman MBS Fixed-Rate Bond Fund, featuring mortgage-back securities, gives investors fixed income with a better yield. |
The Motley Fool October 16, 2007 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Buying Bonds Abroad For a number of years investing in foreign bonds was relatively difficult. With the launch of the SPDR Lehman International Trust Bond ETF, investors now have a readily available way to get exposure to non-U.S. fixed income securities. |
Financial Advisor December 2005 Alan Lavine |
Playing Two Sides PIMCO's three-year-old StocksPlus Total Return Fund buys S&P 500 futures, then tries to beat the index with bonds. |
The Motley Fool April 4, 2007 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Fixed-Income Fever The fixed-income universe for ETF investors has been limited to shades of gray rather than a full palette, until now. Two of BGI's new funds are mixed government/credit funds options, which invest in U.S. government and investment-grade corporate securities. |
BusinessWeek February 4, 2010 Tara Kalwarski |
How to Fix Your Bond Mix Here's how three funds allocate bonds for people retiring in 2010 |
Financial Planning September 1, 2012 Craig L. Israelsen |
Should Investors Avoid Fixed Income Securities When Interest Rates Rise? Why not test the conventional wisdom that investors should avoid fixed-income securities when interest rates rise? |
The Motley Fool October 6, 2006 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Boring Bond ETFs? For income and diversification, consider bond ETFs. |
The Motley Fool August 31, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
Fortify Your Portfolio Pointers on what to look for when you go bond-fund shopping. |
Financial Advisor April 2010 Marla Brill |
A Good Complement More advisors think both bond mutual funds and ETFs belong in client portfolios. |
Financial Advisor May 2008 Marla Brill |
Munis' Turn To Shine One of the country's most influential fixed-income managers is enthusiastic about a municipal bond market that she says is more exciting than any she has seen in her 23-year career. |
The Motley Fool April 9, 2007 Amanda B. Kish |
Are "Excellent" Funds Foolish? Part 3 This five-part series takes a closer look at the 24 funds highlighted in the 2007 Business Week/Standard & Poor's Excellence in Fund Management Awards. Overseas winners... High-yield winners... |
Investment Advisor September 2005 Angelina Dance |
S&p Mutual Fund Sector Focus: The Global Itch? With the Federal Reserve continuing to raise short-term interest rates, while longer-term rates inexplicably remain low, some fixed-income investors are seeking alternative vehicles, including global bond funds. |
The Motley Fool October 17, 2007 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Build a Great ETF Portfolio There are many different ways to structure your ETF portfolio, and while the following four steps aren't the only way to go, they're a simple approach to get you started. |
Financial Advisor August 2009 Marla Brill |
Playing It Safe Consistency and a remarkable lack of surprises have been the hallmarks of this bond fund. |
Financial Planning July 1, 2005 Susan Weiner |
Foreign Indebtedness The falling dollar has sparked an interest in international bonds, but advisers remain cautious. |
The Motley Fool August 3, 2010 Amanda B. Kish |
Can Bill Gross Keep His Magic Touch? Investors piling into his flagship bond fund are missing cheaper opportunities. |
The Motley Fool July 30, 2007 Amanda B. Kish |
Hard Times for Junk Bonds High-yield bonds' time in the sun may be over. Although junk bonds may produce tempting returns, they should only be introduced strategically, and they should almost never account for a large portion of your investment. |
The Motley Fool September 27, 2010 Amanda B. Kish |
Will Your Bond Fund Blow Up? Consider the risks. |
The Motley Fool October 12, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
The Risky Business of Mortgage-Backed Bonds Mortgage-backed securities can be attractive, but be aware of their risks. |
The Motley Fool January 3, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Going Global With Bonds International investing isn't just about stocks. With yields on Treasury bonds still hovering below 5%, the high yields offered by some foreign issuers can look extremely appealing. |
The Motley Fool October 11, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Fixed Income Isn't Risk-Free Bonds can be good for your portfolio, but they come with their own risks. |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Stan Luxenberg |
Over There Foreign bond funds will help grab yield, diversify client portfolios and, in some cases, hedge against a falling dollar. |
BusinessWeek February 2, 2004 Young & Gutner |
Why You Belong In Bonds Even when rates rise, bond funds provide a market cushion. We've done the math to find the best ones for right now. |
Financial Advisor March 2005 Marla Brill |
Squeezing Gains Out Of Bonds In 2005 It's a bond picker's market. Beware of corporate releveraging. |
The Motley Fool June 9, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
How to Escape the Most Dangerous Investment Today Bill Gross says to steer clear of Treasuries. What should you do instead? |
The Motley Fool August 16, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Big-Time Risk on Short-Term Money Short-term bond funds have been billed as an attractive substitute for money-market mutual funds. But as some investors are discovering, these funds aren't risk-free. Yields fluctuate, and you risk losing some principal. |
Financial Advisor January 2009 Marla Brill |
Working The Bond Market Fund manager Andrew Stenwall says high-yield bonds are likely to outperform. |
Financial Advisor June 2010 Michelle Knight |
Rising Rates Not Fatal Bond investments shouldn't automatically be sold off when interest rates rise. Here's why. |
Financial Advisor December 2007 Eric Rasmussen |
After the Storm The fixed-income market's fortunes this year have played out against the drama of the subprime mortgage meltdown, when investment banks and investors realized that a lot of bad debt was sloshing through the market. |
Financial Advisor April 2008 Bruce W. Fraser |
Strategic Income Funds Can Limit Volatility The traditional safe harbor of fixed income in times of extreme market volatility doesn't mean your clients have to settle for today's low yields on Treasurys. Strategic income funds, often overlooked, offer diversity, reduced risk and the potential for higher returns. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2006 Elizabeth O'Brien |
Safe Harbor Bill Gross' Harbor Bond remains a good pick despite a (relatively) down year. |
Financial Advisor October 2011 Michelle Knight |
Not Your Grandma's Bond Portfolio A dynamic approach to managing fixed-income assets may boost returns and manage interest-rate and inflation risks. |
Financial Planning January 1, 2013 Laton McCartney |
Money Flowing Into Bonds Fixed-income gained more ground, while the 14 best-performing equity mutual funds all focused on precious metals and enjoyed gains of more than 20%. |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2011 Amanda B. Kish |
Investments for Volatile Markets How balanced funds can fit in your portfolio. |
The Motley Fool May 20, 2010 Amanda B. Kish |
This Rally Is So Over While bonds still serve a vital role in every investor's portfolio, just make sure you're not banking your entire future on them. |