Viewpoints about fixed income
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How central banks distort the predictive power of the yield curve
There's a good chance of an inverted yield curve by the end of 2019—but does it matter? We take a closer look at the yield curve's predictive powers and why this time may really be different.
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How do 529 plan enrollment-based portfolio glide paths work?
Target-date funds aren’t limited to retirement saving. Find out how to harness the benefits of an asset allocation glide path in your 529 plan, too.
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At 2%, a little inflation goes a long way
With inflation finally ticking up to 2%, will the Fed start hiking rates at a more aggressive pace? We take a closer look.
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What is a target-date fund glide path, and how does it work?
Perhaps the most important distinguishing feature of any target-date fund is its glide path—the asset allocation adjustments that the fund makes to balance growth potential with risk management as an investor ages.
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The case for emerging-market debt as a long-term, strategic income allocation
Once a tactical allocation for investors with high risk tolerances, emerging-market debt today is a changed landscape. See why we think it has a role to play in a range of portfolios.
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What is bond duration, and why does it matter now?
Rising rates are taking a toll on bond prices this year. Understanding bond duration is one way to find out how your portfolio may fare.
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How low can they go? Weighing the outlook for credit spreads after tax reform
Corporate bond valuations are already tight. With companies poised to reap the benefits of tax reform, can credit spreads get even tighter? Take a closer look.
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Bond market turbulence: putting the recent volatility in context
Long-term yields are up sharply in recent days. We take a closer look at what’s been driving that volatility and what may be in store over the near term.
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What are closed-end funds?
Although closed-end funds were once a common feature of the investment landscape, most mutual fund investors overlook them today, despite the unique benefits that the products offer.
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Connecting the dots: Do FOMC projections suggest an inverted yield curve in 2018?
The Fed's plans for interest rate increases in 2018 could be a warning sign for U.S. stocks. See why.
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