Why Shorter-Term Bonds Might Not Be Your Best Bet
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 05, 3:45PM CDT
Ever since the Federal Reserve signaled that an end to its quantitative-easing activity might come sooner than later, the bond market has suffered some fairly cataclysmic losses . Interest rates on Treasury bonds and other forms of debt have backed...
Are Inflation-Indexed Bonds Finally a Buy?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 05, 8:30AM CDT
One of the biggest enemies investors face is inflation. Slowly but inexorably, the impact of rising prices robs purchasing power from your savings and investments, forcing you to find ways to make your money grow just to stay even in terms of what...
Surprising Good News for Income Investors
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 16, 12:16PM CDT
Bonds have been a disaster lately, with prices falling and yields soaring. But for investors looking to get into the bond market right now, there's some good news about one popular type of bond. In the following video, Fool contributor Dan...
State Street Launches TIPS and Global Dividend ETFs - ETF News And Commentary
Eric Dutram - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 30, 6:40PM CDT
State Street is expanding its ETF lineup once more with a global dividend fund and a mid-term TIPS ETF.