Bonds
What this ‘play the recovery’ strategy says about the hot bond market’s future
A recent trend in the exchange-traded funds market suggests bond demand is far from cooling. Corporate, government and high-yield bond ETFs saw inflows last month after lower bond prices and higher yields contributed to the deceleration of fund outflows in May. Andrew McOrmond of WallachBeth Capital, an institutional execution service provider, believes the inflows can […]
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Market jump after Fed rate hike is a ‘trap,’ Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson warns investors
Morgan Stanley is urging investors to resist putting their money to work in stocks despite the market’s post-Fed-decision jump. Mike Wilson, the firm’s chief U.S. equity strategist and chief investment officer, said he believes Wall Street’s excitement over the idea that interest rate hikes may slow sooner than expected is premature and problematic. “The market […]
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Here’s how advisors are shifting clients’ portfolios as the Federal Reserve again hikes rates by 75 basis points
The Good Brigade | DigitalVision | Getty Images Here’s how portfolio allocations have shifted “We’re attempting to address both inflation and recession concerns,” said certified financial planner John Middleton, owner of Brighton Financial Planning in Flemington, New Jersey. For stock allocations, he likes companies paying a high dividend, and value stocks, which typically trade for […]
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Top Federal Reserve officials say they misread inflation and now plan to correct the course
Top officials at the Federal Reserve were seeing inflation data come in very hot for months before policymakers moved to wind down monetary policies that were stimulating the economy. A chorus of analysts, economists and former policymakers have chimed in, saying that was a mistake. “The forward guidance, overall, slowed the response to the Fed […]
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More advisors turn to alternative investments to further diversify their clients in volatile market
Marko Geber | DigitalVision | Getty Images After battling downturns in the stock and bond markets, more financial advisors looking to further diversify their clients are turning to alternative investments, according to a recent survey from Cerulli Associates. Falling outside of traditional asset classes, alternative investments are typically added to portfolios for more diversification, income and the […]
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Lawmaker urges Yellen, Treasury Department to remove ‘red tape’ for Series I bonds
As the cost of living soars, one federal lawmaker wants to remove any barriers to buying Series I bonds, an inflation-protected and nearly risk-free asset that currently pays 9.62% annual interest through October. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., on Thursday sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, voicing concerns about the difficulties of buying I bonds […]
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Stock futures slip after Wednesday’s session as Wall Street awaits bank earnings
Stock futures slipped Wednesday night as traders look ahead to earnings from major U.S. banks. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures shed 117 points, or 0.38%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.41% and 0.47%, respectively. Stocks slipped during Wednesday’s session after June inflation data came in hotter than expected, hitting its highest level […]
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This type of ETF is seeing near-record inflows — but will it keep paying dividends?
It’s a type of ETF seeing near-record inflows. New data shows dividend exchange-traded funds totaled almost $50 billion in fresh money in the first half of 2022, according to Todd Rosenbluth of VettaF, a financial services company. “We recently did a survey of advisors at VettaFi, and dividend strategies were most popular in terms of […]
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Rate resets on 9.62% interest, taxes, inherited assets: Experts weigh in on 3 tricky questions about Series I bonds
The demand for Series I bonds, an inflation-protected and nearly risk-free asset, has skyrocketed as investors seek refuge from soaring prices and stock market volatility. While annual inflation rose by 8.6% in May — the highest rate in more than four decades, according to the U.S. Department of Labor — I bonds are currently paying […]
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Here’s how much cash you need to ride out a recession at different life stages, according to financial advisors
designer491 | iStock | Getty Images With the threat of a recession looming, more financial experts are sharing how to prepare — including how much cash it may be smart to set aside. The end of June marked a turbulent six months for the S&P 500 Index, which dropped by more than 20% since January, […]
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