Even though American Realty Capital Properties Inc. has withdrawn its bid to acquire Cole Credit Property Trust III, the controversy over the merger of the REIT with its manager is just getting going.
Giant pension plan's possible full-on switch to index funds speaks volumes
Michigan governor calls it 'necessary step' and 'last resort' to restore fiscal health.
Insurers are hedged but customer reaction could scramble best laid plans.
Weakest one-month performance in five years, first monthly net outflows in two seal the deal.
The SEC accused Harrisburg, Penn., of misleading muni investors, leaving bondholders in the dark. It's the first time the agency has charged a municipality for statements made outside securities disclosures.
Rising rates, volatility in fixed income markets, plus Gross' big success, drive efforts.
Alternative bond funds passed their first real test last month. Barely. The funds, marketed to advisers as a way to avoid the drama of rising interest rates without ditching bonds, 'could have been a little more hedged' one analyst says.
Dan Fuss' former colleague sees value in agency debt; says junk bonds overheated
Investors have poured money into the lowest-cost funds and ETFs over the past decade, data show
Bond king listed as co-manager on three funds; hey, it can't hurt
Advisers, institutions view fees as the main reason to avoid alts, Morningstar/Barron's survey finds
Vanguard's 'At-Cost Cafe' is touring the country selling 26-cent cups of coffee. Why? To make a point about mutual fund expenses.
Don't overlook Social Security, Bogle warns; 'greatest fixed income'.
