Nassim Nicholas Taleb, who warned that unforeseen events can roil markets in "The Black Swan," said he is "betting on the collapse of government bonds" and that investors should avoid stocks.
Pacific Investment Management Co.'s Bill Gross said that while he anticipates the end of the bull market in bonds, it's not the beginning of a significant bear market as economic growth and government stimulus measures fail to translate into broader employment gains.
Covariance index now in negative territory for first time since financial crisis struck; good news for actively managed funds
Regulators are clamping down on municipal bond isssuers related to political contributions they or their employees have made in states where they have underwritten bonds
In a step toward more independence, Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC is taking control of fund sales from parent Allianz SE after the unit's assets jumped sixfold since the takeover a decade ago
Company decides to delay launch of six tax-exempt mutual funds and ETFs; 'consternation' about muni market
With inflation looming, bond funds begining to purchase equity-linked debt; little downside to upside protection
High-yield strategies continued to lead the top fixed-income strategies for the one-year period ended Sept. 30, according to Morningstar Inc.'s separate-account/collective-investment-trust database, though their dominance of late has waned
In rarity, yields on municipal debt outstripping Treasuries; 'value pendulum has swung'
A recent survey of financial professionals on fixed income allocations indicated a continuing strong preference for municipal and corporate bonds.
In light of the extreme volatility in the municipal bond market, The Vanguard Group Inc. has withdrawn the documents it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to launch three muni bond index funds and three exchange-traded funds, as first reported on InvestmentNews.com.
SEC subpoenas documents in Massachusetts; 'these products are top of mind'
The recent wave of fear surrounding the municipal bond markets is overhyped, but the increased focus on the fiscal condition of state and local budgets is a good thing, according to Leslie Barbi, head of fixed income at RS Investments.
Should investors be spooked about the prospect of a muni market meltdown after Meredith Whitney's warning on 60 minutes last week?
The leader of one of the country's most politically influential business organizations in a speech today criticized what he called a “regulatory tsunami” in Washington that represents the “biggest single challenge to jobs … and the future of American enterprise.”
Bond king likens free-spending policy makers to female mantis, 'munching on the theoretical heads of future generations'
