It turns out negative screens aren't necessarily a drag on funds' performance.
Fund's performance reflects its duration and its holdings of mortgage-backed securities.
Double-digit returns on bond funds embracing longer durations can turn on a dime if interest rates start climbing.
IFS Securities facing 'substantial losses' from head bond trader's bet on Treasuries.
American Equity, American Financial Group, Lincoln National and Principal say lower interest rates are leading to reduced annuity payouts and, in some cases, lower sales.
Large funds from Ashmore and Fidelity also suffered.
The inverted Treasury yield curve signals a recession is coming — but the timing is unclear.
Five companies have received 80% of the money that has poured into tax-exempt bond funds this year.
A closer look at the numbers.
A closer look at the numbers.
The Fed's first interest-rate cut in a decade has advisers warning against chasing the bait of risk over safety.
Jason Sugarman is alleged to have directed a fraudulent scheme involving Native American tribal bonds.
Investors have poured $72 billion into fixed-income funds so far this year amid fears of a slowdown.
Wirehouse advisers fear that they'll have less access to fixed-income investments in the independent space, but the opposite is true.
Prospect of the first interest-rate cut in 10 years has some advisers fearing recession.
Reducing transparency around corporate debt transactions could raise risks for ETF traders and boost costs for investors.
Given the changing outlook on Federal Reserve rate moves, fixed-income decisions taken last year warrant a rethink.
Expect more fireworks in the second half, followed by periods of tranquility when global policymakers step in to calm markets.
Money coming from people who saw their tax bills rise as a result of the cap on state and local tax deductions.
Tighter yield spreads, market risk and the threat of higher taxes are seen driving financial advisers toward bonds.
