Bond Funds
TLT Could Go Tilt if Buyers Don't Step In Soon, and So Could SPY
A breakdown appears imminent if traders don't begin hitting the buy button for the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, and the S&P 500 Index could follow.
A Major Equity ETF and Popular Bond Fund Diverge, but Will That Continue?
The biggest concern for bulls is the 2023 correlation between TLT and stocks.
Take a Fresh Look at Where You Put Your Cash
Let's get back to the basics of cash reallocation and see why I'm not freaking out, but I'm also not in a mood for risk.
The 2-Year Treasury at 5% Looks Hot, Maybe Too Hot
If you buy the 2-Year because you're afraid stocks will fall further, you could be end up buying stocks higher later. Here's my take on this Treasury play.
Chart of the Week: The Significance of 4%
Let's look at bonds and the 10-Year U.S. Treasury Index chart.
With This New iShares ETF, the World's Debt Could Be Your Oyster
Let's take a look at the iShares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF.
The Yellow Metal Finally Is Producing a Little Green
Gold outperformed stocks late in 2022 and is worth watching here in the New Year.
For 2023, You Could I Say I'm Balancing Going 'Nuclear' With Bonds
Here are my two main picks for the new year -- and lots of bond fund plays to consider.
While You Gawk at a Rich Man's Tesla Wreck, I'm Eyeing the Bonds
Here's why interest rates are more important for the overall market than one stock, even a really popular one.
Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot? In the Case of 2022, Absolutely!
It has been a rough year for investors no matter which way they turned.
Let's Talk Tax-Loss Harvesting, Muni Closed-End Funds and MLPs, Shall We?
It's time to figure out what should stay and what should go from your portfolio as we wrap up 2022 and look ahead to 2023.
Don't Push the Dow Too Hard
The index is looking fragile. Also, let's check bonds, the buck, volatility and new highs.
15 Top Funds for Income Investors
Five leading income specialists select their three favorite funds that are well-positioned in a higher rate environment.
A Big Fourth-Quarter Rally Is Possible, But It Will Be a Head Fake in the End
A new bull market cannot emerge until the Fed articulates its intent to keep rates steady as it fights inflation.
Bond Market Liquidity: Even I'm Concerned
It is in the best interests of everyone to see bond markets normalize.
Whether You're Talking Stocks or Bonds, It's Hard to Fight the Bear
The bear clearly has the upper hand, though that doesn't mean it isn't worth stalking bullish reversals in both asset classes.
5 Favorite Closed-End Funds for Retirees and Income Seekers
These CEFs invested in diversified areas offer reliable streams of income and attractive yields.
Dip Buyers Need to Identify the Market's Direction and Go With That Flow
The iShares 20+Year Treasury Bond ETF and Invesco QQQ Trust serve as examples of why to follow that advice.
We Rallied on Dismal News. I've Got an Idea Why
I didn't think stocks could do as well as they did, on close to a -1% GDP print, so let's try to figure out why and look at some specific areas to invest or avoid.
Amid Erratic Market, We Can Make Some Educated Guesses
Here's my view on the chance of a recession, rate hikes and liquidity.
It's a Challenge to Figure Out When to Buy the Dip
And it isn't much easier to know when to sell in this market, either.
I'm Mostly Neutral Toward the Markets, But I've Got to Tell You, I Like Munis!
Municipal bonds are cheap by almost any measure and they are an asset class that seems oversold at this point.
Is the Economy Throwing Us a Curveball?
Amid chatter of inflation and recession, something strange is happening with the yield curve. Let's see what it could be telling us and what other signs (hint: housing) to watch.
It's the Season for Tuning Up Your Income Portfolio
Here are ideas for where to put your money with a bunch of ETFs that offer options along the risk spectrum.
Prep for Another Round of Equity Weakness
Here's why I suggest steering your portfolio to value, to dividends, to low-multiple and easily understood companies.
I'm Hot on the Economy, Not on Treasury Rates
The economy right now appears stronger than it was 2018, and therefore should soon push yields higher than what persisted back then. Here's my case.
I'm Giving Credit Some ... Credit
Here's why as the 'ARKK' has trouble keeping afloat, I've got my eyes on these bond ETFs and other funds.
How Long Can Rates Stay This Low?
That's a question I get asked a lot. So, let's dig in.
Looking for an Oasis or Two in a Yield Desert
Dividend stocks are swell, but for those willing to take on risk there are other options.
Market Consolidates as It Ponders How 4 Themes Will Play Out
The themes involve inflation, fiscal stimulus, cryptocurrency and whether we're at peak growth.