Investors might assume that emerging market corporate bond ETFs would consist of bonds that have lower credit ratings than those of emerging market sovereign ETFs, making them riskier holdings. But Matt Tucker explains why it’s always good to question your assumptions.
While double-digit inflation is extremely unlikely this year, the new core inflation figure shows that prices are slowly creeping up in the United States. For investors, there are a couple of implications. Russ explains.
Whether you agree with Russ that inflation isn’t a short-term concern, or you fear the worst in the near future, preparing a portfolio for inflation is on many investors minds. In order to answer this common question, Russ weighs in on how different asset classes measure up against inflation.
Investors who implement market views with stocks have historically hesitated to implement their views via bonds. Matt Tucker is here to explain how, with the advent of fixed income ETFs, investors are now starting to build fixed income portfolios of their own.
The old stock market maxim “Sell in May and go away” suggests that investors should take their money and run at this point in the year. Russ weighs in on whether this is good advice for 2012, and why.
While the results of recent European elections certainly imply more near-term uncertainty, Russ explains why they also offer the possibility of a more balanced approach to the European quagmire – and what this means for investors.
Demand for high yield bonds in the first part of the year has been significant, but all this high yield hubbub begs the question: Is the trade too crowded? Matt Tucker investigates.
Investors appear to be so concerned about inflation that they are seeking protection against it without much regard to the cost of that protection.
When it comes to fixed income portfolios, investors are often too reliant on domestic debt issues. However, as Russ explains, today there are a number of reasons why US investors should consider looking outside their own country – particularly toward emerging markets – for their fixed income needs.
As investors grapple with how to position portfolios for an inevitable rate rise and possible inflation, Del Stafford is here to talk about a unique approach to the challenge.
