Bond Index Funds Trail, Exposing Flaws
Actively managed fixed-income funds have outperformed their index rivals this year.
06:50AM 11/13/09
Vanguard Plans New Series of Bond Funds (RealMoney.com $)
The ETFs will track government, corporate and mortgage-backed bond indices.
11:20AM 08/12/09
Kass: Choosing Bonds Over Equities
At this point in time, I would prefer to invest in debt, an investment class that is senior to equities.
11:59AM 01/26/09
For NYU MBA Money Managers, Bond ETFs Top Stocks
Why is the Michael Price Student Investment Fund's fixed income portfolio outperforming its equity holdings? Here's a look.
01:40PM 03/18/08
MFS Manager Scours the Globe for Yield
Swanson aims to provide investors with a yield of 4% or 5%.
01:25AM 06/20/07
Vanguard Plans Four Bond Index Funds
The number of ETFs that invest in bonds is expanding rapidly after a three-year drought.
12:16AM 06/20/07
Bond ETFs are flooding the market but don't offer as many advantages as stock ETFs.
12:10PM 06/05/07
Rebalance Your 401(k) With This Annual Checkup
Some guidelines for re-evaluating and reallocating your fund choices.
09:53AM 09/13/06
Talking ETFs With Fund Giant Vanguard
Bert Dalby, a principal in Vanguard's financial adviser group, discusses his firm's VIPERs.
07:31AM 01/17/06
What Should I Do About My Bond Portfolio?
Relax, and take a long-term perspective on the fixed-income side of your portfolio.
07:22AM 07/28/03
Don't Let Iraq Throw Your Investing Off Track
To borrow a quote from Warren Buffett: 'Occasionally, successful investing requires inactivity.'
07:05AM 03/24/03
Unless you're a pro, frequent trading won't work -- fees and taxes will eat your gains.
09:30AM 03/13/03
Unless you're a pro, frequent trading won't work -- transaction fees and taxes will eat your gains.
08:14AM 03/03/03
If you wanted to pick only one fund for a portfolio, here's the way to go.
07:15AM 12/02/02
Look for low expenses, a diversified portfolio and a time horizon that suits your needs.
07:15AM 10/07/02
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