Apparently, the recent municipal bankruptcies in California, along with fiscal fires in other states, don't seem to be cowing investors, who continue to stampede into muni bond mutual funds.
Questioning whether the city adequately disclosed financial information when it raised money from investors
Stocks returning 6.6% above inflation a thing of the past, says Pimco bond king; 'cult of equity is dead'
Flagging fund giant turns to researchers at sister firm, Capital Guardian, to boost its equity performance
A Vanguard Group Inc. study refutes the concerns of founder John Bogle and others that exchange-traded funds encourage excessive trading
The general movement out of equity mutual funds and into bond funds continued in June, according to the Direct Fund Flows report from Morningstar Inc.
Department could launch program in a year; 'strong, broad-based demand'
DOL said to be investigating JPMorgan stable-value fund; 'Who is looking under the hood?'
The global financial markets and economy have been unable to return to steady growth following the financial crisis that began in 2008. This has not been without occasional bouts of optimism, where momentum builds as market participants embrace a growing expectation of reaching a critical escape velocity. However, these sentimental boosts have been fleeting. While each round has been distinct, it is worthwhile to note that the cycles are eerily similar.
By focusing on the characteristics of business innovation without regard for market capitalization, industry or geographic location, the Alpine Innovators Fund has developed a pattern of often moving independent from the overall market
Legislation to limit scope of municipal adviser regulation draws bipartisan support; subcommittee vote Aug. 1
KBS property trust REIT down to $5.16 from launch price of $10; dividends to investors halted.
Fears of inflation on the rise -- even if prices aren't
A former Bank of America executive was indicted for allegedly participating in what prosecutors said was a “far-reaching conspiracy” to defraud municipal bond investments through bid rigging
The latest research from Cerulli shows that money managers expect the assets they hold in alternative strategies to increase by at least 50% over the next three years
Managed-futures strategies haven't been hot performers for at least two years, but asset flows and investor interest suggests the strategy is being viewed as a solid hedge against risk.
Firm launches fund overseen by eight managers; interest in alts starting to wane
