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Fidelity's next trick: a muni bond fund-to-ETF flip
ETFS OCT 03, 2024
Fidelity's next trick: a muni bond fund-to-ETF flip

The firm's plans to convert two of its municipal bond mutual funds follows similar moves by rivals including BlackRock.

By Bloomberg
Columbia set to join other Ivy League names in muni debt market
FIXED INCOME OCT 01, 2024
Columbia set to join other Ivy League names in muni debt market

The prestigious college will be the latest in a boom of universities jumping into the muni bond space with a $500M offering of tax-exempt and taxable securities.

By Bloomberg
Altruist rolls out modern fixed-income trading tool for RIAs
FINTECH SEP 30, 2024
Altruist rolls out modern fixed-income trading tool for RIAs

The platform, which features a real-time screening function, improved data transparency, and one-click trading, aims to address a longstanding portfolio pain point for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
ESG bonds an additional arrow in advisor quiver, says Nuveen strategist
FIXED INCOME SEP 27, 2024
ESG bonds an additional arrow in advisor quiver, says Nuveen strategist

ESG stocks may get all the attention, but ESG and impact bonds provide another alternative for client portfolios.

By Gregg Greenberg
New ETF eyes a piece of the $6.3T money-market funds industry
ETFS SEP 25, 2024
New ETF eyes a piece of the $6.3T money-market funds industry

Dallas-based lender stands apart from existing cash ETFs with a stronger-conviction portfolio in short-dated holdings.

By Bloomberg
For all the attention on the Fed, don't forget Congress and fiscal policy counts too
FIXED INCOME SEP 20, 2024
For all the attention on the Fed, don't forget Congress and fiscal policy counts too

All eyes have been on Fed Chairman Powell lately but Congressional spending affects inflation as well.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fed's dovish retreat spurs fresh ETF winners
ETFS SEP 19, 2024
Fed's dovish retreat spurs fresh ETF winners

The central bank's aggressive rate cut has suddenly made bets on corporate debt, homebuilders, and local banks more compelling for investors.

By Bloomberg
Macquarie RIA subsidiary faces $80M penalty to settle SEC fraud allegations
FIXED INCOME SEP 19, 2024
Macquarie RIA subsidiary faces $80M penalty to settle SEC fraud allegations

Firm attempted to minimize losses in thousands of "odd lot" positions by executing unfavorable cross trades with retail mutual funds and third-party broker-dealers, according to the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
No need for a series of large interest rate cuts, says fixed income expert
FIXED INCOME SEP 19, 2024
No need for a series of large interest rate cuts, says fixed income expert

"Recession is not a base case scenario over the quarters ahead."

By Josh Welsh
Fed reveals September rate decision
FIXED INCOME SEP 18, 2024
Fed reveals September rate decision

The central bank has finally pared back its policy rate from historic highs ... but what's its next move?

By Leo Almazora
Fed out of line and should cut by 0.5%, says Gundlach
FIXED INCOME SEP 17, 2024
Fed out of line and should cut by 0.5%, says Gundlach

DoubleLine Capital founder also predicts five cuts by end of 2024.

By James Burton
Harris win could bode well for bonds, not so much for stocks
EQUITIES SEP 16, 2024
Harris win could bode well for bonds, not so much for stocks

Investor poll suggests a Trump victory would impact financial markets more heavily compared to if the Democrats retained the White House.

By Bloomberg
Financial advisors tweaking bond portfolios as rate cuts approach
FIXED INCOME SEP 13, 2024
Financial advisors tweaking bond portfolios as rate cuts approach

Wealth managers are adding protection and modifying duration as the Fed prepares to cut rates.

By Gregg Greenberg
Luxury real estate is the shiny new thing in muni bond markets
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 11, 2024
Luxury real estate is the shiny new thing in muni bond markets

Demand for luxury junk deals has helped drive outsized returns in high-yield municipal bonds this year, exemplifying a trend that favors developments for the ultra-rich.

By Bloomberg
Gold edges down as higher core inflation dampens Fed cut expectations
ALTERNATIVES SEP 11, 2024
Gold edges down as higher core inflation dampens Fed cut expectations

Data showing a surprise housing-driven uptick push Treasury yields higher, dimming demand for the yellow metal.

By Bloomberg
ETFs come back from August volatility to take in $73B in inflows
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2024
ETFs come back from August volatility to take in $73B in inflows

A broad stumble in equity strategies was offset by steadiness in fixed income and momentum in rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate.

By Leo Almazora
Investors claiming "emotional distress damages" win lawsuit involving GWG bonds
FIXED INCOME SEP 10, 2024
Investors claiming "emotional distress damages" win lawsuit involving GWG bonds

"This is one of the largest emotional distress damages awarded in Finra’s history,” says attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
BlackRock eases off the risk pedal across $131B model portfolios
EQUITIES SEP 09, 2024
BlackRock eases off the risk pedal across $131B model portfolios

The world's largest asset manager is taking a step back from US stocks and growth in the lead-up to the Fed's hotly anticipated September cut and a dead-heat presidential race.

By Bloomberg
US yields retreat as jobs spark hopes for jumbo Fed cut
FIXED INCOME SEP 06, 2024
US yields retreat as jobs spark hopes for jumbo Fed cut

Softer-than-expected jobs report opens the door to a 50-basis-point adjustment, but the jury is still out on the cautious central bank's next move.

By Bloomberg
Blockbuster summer fuels $609B haul for ETFs
ALTERNATIVES SEP 03, 2024
Blockbuster summer fuels $609B haul for ETFs

US-listed ETFs raked in $75B, five times over the same period in 2023, amid an investor frenzy that cut across styles and asset classes.

By Bloomberg