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Contentious ESG label dethroning green bonds, says former HSBC banker
FIXED INCOME JUL 20, 2023
Contentious ESG label dethroning green bonds, says former HSBC banker

While sustainability-linked bonds have come in for some criticism, they have the potential to dominate the roughly $6 trillion ethical debt market.

By Bloomberg
Are we set for a bonds bonanza?
ETFS JUL 14, 2023
Are we set for a bonds bonanza?

BlackRock hails once-in-a-generation opportunity as advisor urges investors not to forget long-term goals.

By Emile Hallez
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2023
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets

With inflation at its lowest level since March 2021, advisors are hoping the Fed can stop raising interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment
RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2023
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment

As the recession outlook moves further down the road, advisors see the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, boosting the appeal of fixed income.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see
RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see

Consensus estimates are that the US economy will dip into recession later this year or early next year.

By Jeff Benjamin
ESG-linked bonds add clauses that let them escape financial penalties
FIXED INCOME JUL 03, 2023
ESG-linked bonds add clauses that let them escape financial penalties

A quarter of sustainability-linked bonds, which typically pay higher interest if the issuer misses ESG targets, can be redeemed before any penalty is triggered, according to a new report.

By Bloomberg
Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2023
Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks

The broad markets are climbing a wall of worry, although that's been overshadowed by the triple-digit returns of tech sector highfliers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisors, be careful what you wish for with interest rates
FIXED INCOME JUN 30, 2023
Advisors, be careful what you wish for with interest rates

'When an advisor or client stretches for yield, that’s when they can get hit,' one financial advisor notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Inflation-safe ETFs see record $17 billion exit
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 28, 2023
Inflation-safe ETFs see record $17 billion exit

Exchange-traded funds designed to protect against inflation have faltered in the face of still sticky price pressure, leading many investors to rush for the exits.

By Bloomberg
Don't misread the Fed's pause in June as the end of higher rates
FIXED INCOME JUN 15, 2023
Don't misread the Fed's pause in June as the end of higher rates

Scrambling to stay ahead of the central bank's next move, advisors and market watchers think the Fed is trying to keep the markets on their toes.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wealthfront introduces automated bond portfolio
FINTECH JUN 08, 2023
Wealthfront introduces automated bond portfolio

Wealthfront says its portfolio uses a mix of Treasury and corporate bond ETFs and can achieve an annual return of 5.48% after its 0.25% fee.

By Ryan W. Neal
Despite all the nay-saying, 60/40 is here to stay
OPINION JUN 07, 2023
Despite all the nay-saying, 60/40 is here to stay

Although it lost nearly 16% in 2022, the 60/40 balanced portfolio has managed to deliver normal returns on average over longer time periods.

By Roger Aliaga-Díaz
LTX launches AI-powered tool to help US bond traders
FINTECH JUN 06, 2023
LTX launches AI-powered tool to help US bond traders

BondGPT, which uses OpenAI technology to help power its bond analytics, will help traders find more liquid bonds at a better price.

By Bloomberg
California B-D that sold GWG bonds files for bankruptcy
ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2023
California B-D that sold GWG bonds files for bankruptcy

Irvine-based JRL Capital Corp. reported total assets of $43,000 and total investor claims against the firm of $2.5 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Debt-limit deal faces test in Congress
FIXED INCOME MAY 30, 2023
Debt-limit deal faces test in Congress

Legislators have less than a week to approve the agreement before the default deadline next Monday, June 5.

By Bloomberg
Fitch bumps up Advisor Group debt rating
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 26, 2023
Fitch bumps up Advisor Group debt rating

The upgrade reflects Advisor Group's declining leverage levels and higher net yields on cash sweep deposits, according to the rating agency.

By Bruce Kelly
As You Sow shines light on fossil fuels in 401(k) bond funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2023
As You Sow shines light on fossil fuels in 401(k) bond funds

An analysis tool on its Invest Your Values site gives participants a peek into the exposure their plans have.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors stick with Treasuries despite political tension over debt limit
EQUITIES MAY 08, 2023
Advisors stick with Treasuries despite political tension over debt limit

'It's sort of like the nicest house on an ugly block, which, relatively speaking, is the best place to be,' said one advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Asset managers hash out the future of the 60/40 portfolio
EQUITIES APR 27, 2023
Asset managers hash out the future of the 60/40 portfolio

For a lot of investors, moving beyond the classic allocation of 60% stocks and 40% bonds will mean a bigger allocation to alternatives and other active strategies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says return to normal could be a rocky ride
EQUITIES APR 26, 2023
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says return to normal could be a rocky ride

Speaking at the Morningstar conference this week, the popular strategist said there are still excesses that need to be wrung out of the economy.

By Jeff Benjamin