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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2021 Virtual PLANADVISER National Conference

Sep 27-Sep 30, 2021
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MARKET MIRROR

Friday, the Dow climbed 382.20 points (1.09%) to 35,294.76, the Nasdaq closed 73.91 points (0.50%) higher at 14,897.34, and the S&P 500 increased 33.11 points (0.75%) to 4,471.37. The Russell 2000 was down 8.52 points (0.37%) at 2,265.65, and the Wilshire 5000 gained 277.05 points (0.60%) to finish at 46,547.82.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 5/32, increasing its yield to 1.575%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 28/32, bringing its yield up to 2.049%.

For the week ending October 15, the Dow increased 1.58%, the Nasdaq climbed 2.18%, and the S&P 500 finished 1.82% higher. The Russell 2000 was up 1.46%, and the Wilshire 5000 gained 1.96%.