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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

Wednesday, the Dow climbed 527.24 points (2.05%) to 26,269.89, the NASDAQ was up 74.54 points (0.78%) at 9,682.91, and the S&P 500 increased 42.05 points (1.36%) to 3,122.87. The Russell 2000 closed 33.88 points (2.39%) higher at 1,452.09, and the Wilshire 5000 gained 464.31 points (1.48%) to finish at 31,830.25.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 28/32, bringing its yield up to 0.752%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 1 2/32, increasing its yield to 1.542%.

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