Advisers warned to do their homework, however, as funds can be complicated.
One in four muni bond funds hold at least some debt by an agency the island's government says will default on loans.
Judge poised to rule on whether a trial can proceed on claims the company violated its fiduciary obligations.
Portfolio protection that also provides constant market exposure.
As part of an SEC settlement, ex-broker admitted to running an $80 million scheme that profited from the deaths of terminally ill patients.
Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> looks at the impact of the junk bond selloff, Morningstar's approach to nontraditional bond funds, how higher rates will ripple across the economy, and much more.
DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund gains assets on unconventional strategy; competitors falter.
But funds are built differently and due diligence is critical.
With acquisition of Trupoly portal, RCS will run the 'We R Crowdfunding' investment platform.
In another liquidity event, Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II Inc. agrees to deal that includes stock, cash and debt.
Lower broker-dealer bond inventories and growing use of high-yield funds could test markets, increase price swings.
As employers move to lower-cost retirement options, some plans charge as much as 8% to switch.
A trade group's study says tough competition between fund managers is driving fees in 401(k) plans lower — but investors still may not be getting a good deal.
A mutual fund wrap provides easier access to MLPs but mutes their tax advantages.
Bank-owned money manager may look to acquisitions to drive growth .
Exposure spooks investors and assets decline, with some funds losing 33%
