Tag: bond investing

Products April 9th, 2018

Bond Manager Reflects on Industry Change, Increased Role of LDI

The president and CIO of Ryan Labs describes in detail the mechanics behind the firm’s new defensive bond portfolio strategy—and the way his work continues to be shaped by the Pension Protection Act and MAP-21.

February 1st, 2018

Rising Rates Bring Bond Duration and Supply Questions to the Fore

Vanguard’s lead actuary for the OCIO pension support business sounds a clear note of caution about attempting to “beat the rush” into long corporate bonds that could come along with a sharp rise in rates; Northern Trust experts explain how ultra-short duration funds can benefit DB plans today.

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MARKET MIRROR

Thursday, the Dow closed 68.95 points (0.22%) lower at 30,991.52, the NASDAQ decreased 16.31 points (0.12%) to 13,112.64, and the S&P 500 lost 14.30 points (0.38%) to finish at 3,795.54. The Russell 2000 climbed 27.39 points (1.29%) to 2,155.35, and the Wilshire 5000 was down 40.80 points (0.10%) at 40,297.24.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 25/32, bringing its yield up to 1.126%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 1 1/32, increasing its yield to 1.869%.

Industry White Papers

The Decumulation Conundrum: Income In Retirement A record number of Americans are currently in retirement, and people are living longer.
Ascending Through the Fire With an Evolving Fiduciary Governance Approach Learn about the opportunity plan advisers have to position themselves as a chief governance officer with plan sponsors.
The Making of a Glide Path Investor reliance on TDFs underscores the importance of having a disciplined approach to glide path construction.
An ERISA Attorney’s Views on Target-Date Fund Selection Brad Campbell opines on how ERISA protects fiduciaries—if they document their decisions the right way.
Balanced retirement portfolios, no matter the balance of power. Perspectives on electing high-yield bonds and other non-core assets.
The Forgotten Participant Examining defined contribution participant investing behaviors and decision-making