Bond ETFs: Beware of a Bubble
January 28, 2010 – Shaken by the financial debacle of 2008, jumpy investors turned to bonds and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) to safeguard what was left of their wealth. The problem with this scenario is that investors aren’t... Continue Reading »

Bond ETFs: Good Times Coming to an End?
January 21, 2010 – The bond and bond-related exchange traded fund (ETF) markets have experienced quite a year, but the good times may soon come to an end. The specter of inflation and likely hikes in interest rates may... Continue Reading »

iShares Launches First-of-Their-Kind Muni Bond ETFs
January 13, 2010 – iShares has launched a line of what’s being billed as the first muni bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) that self-liquidate on their specified target date. Target dates range from 2012 to 2017. (more…) Continue Reading »

PIMCO Puts Its Own Twist on New Muni ETF
December 1, 2009 – PIMCO is putting its formidable municipal bond and credit expertise behind its newest exchange traded fund (ETF), and actively managed intermediate municipal bond fund. (more…) Continue Reading »

PowerShares Launches First Build America Bonds ETF
November 16, 2009 – With the federal government’s backing, the new “Build America” bond-related exchange traded fund (ETF) may be the right kind of investment for the risk-averse investor. (more…) Continue Reading »

Why Muni Bond ETFs Are Appealing Now
November 8, 2009 – After suffering through steep losses last year, municipal bonds and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been riding the wave of investment interest in the bonds sector. (more…) Continue Reading »

iShares Files for a Different Kind of Muni Bond ETF
October 25, 2009 – iShares has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a line of exchange traded funds (ETF) that hold municipal bonds…but with a twist. (more…) Continue Reading »

How Bond ETFs Are Overcoming Challenges
October 22, 2009 – Fixed income has been popular among the exchange traded fund (ETF) set, spurring rapid growth within this market. But is this rapid growth and popularity having consequences? (more…) Continue Reading »