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ESG-linked bonds add clauses that let them escape financial penalties
INVESTING ESG 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.

Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks
INVESTING RIAS 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.

Advisors, be careful what you wish for with interest rates
INVESTING 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.

Inflation-safe ETFs see record $17 billion exit
INVESTING 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.

Don't misread the Fed's pause in June as the end of higher rates
INVESTING 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.

Wealthfront introduces automated bond portfolio
INVESTING 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.

Despite all the nay-saying, 60/40 is here to stay
INVESTING 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.

LTX launches AI-powered tool to help US bond traders
INVESTING 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.

California B-D that sold GWG bonds files for bankruptcy
INVESTING 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.

Debt-limit deal faces test in Congress
INVESTING 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.

Fitch bumps up Advisor Group debt rating
INVESTING 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.

As You Sow shines light on fossil fuels in 401(k) bond funds
INVESTING 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.

Advisors stick with Treasuries despite political tension over debt limit
INVESTING 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.

Asset managers hash out the future of the 60/40 portfolio
INVESTING 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.

Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says return to normal could be a rocky ride
INVESTING 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.

Financial advisors wave the caution flag in client portfolios
INVESTING RIAS APR 20, 2023
Financial advisors wave the caution flag in client portfolios

Fidelity research shows a trend toward de-risking and an increased focus on diversification in the portfolios advisors build for their clients.

First Republic's efforts to woo rich clients may be bank's undoing
INVESTING FIXED INCOME APR 17, 2023
First Republic's efforts to woo rich clients may be bank's undoing

The bank attracted wealthy clients with loans that have become a costly hurdle to finding a rescuer.

Yield on I bonds set to plunge below 4%
INVESTING FIXED INCOME APR 13, 2023
Yield on I bonds set to plunge below 4%

Inflation-linked I bonds have soared in popularity over the past two years, but now the yield is set to slump from the historic 9.62% rate the bonds offered just a few months ago.

Financial advisors are jumping on the bull market bandwagon
INVESTING RIAS APR 11, 2023
Financial advisors are jumping on the bull market bandwagon

As some of the worst performers of 2022 rebound in the first quarter, the outlook for the financial markets looks rosy.

Nuveen gets new muni bond leader amid lawsuit settlement
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2023
Nuveen gets new muni bond leader amid lawsuit settlement

As the firm announces a settlement of suits brought by Preston Hollow Community Capital, Nuveen announced that John Miller is retiring and will be replaced by Daniel Close.