Tag: municipal bonds

Products May 2nd, 2019

FTSE Russell Adds Investment-Graded Index

The index, which also tracks tax-exempt U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, will include sub-indexes to allow for a thorough analysis of the municipal bond market structure.

Investing September 6th, 2018

Advisers’ Top Concern About Muni Bonds Is Yield

"As passive investing continues to grow, rather than simply accept an imperfect benchmark portfolio, municipal bond investors with a preference for passive solutions should think about adopting a smart beta approach,” suggests Catherine Stienstra, head of municipal investments at Columbia Threadneedle.

Products December 14th, 2017

Investment Products and Services Launches

Hartford Funds Adds ETF Seeking Tax-Exempt Income, and Wilmington Trust Releases Margin Management Solution with AcadiaSoft Services.

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MARKET MIRROR

Wednesday, the Dow increased 257.86 points (0.83%) to 31,188.38, the NASDAQ climbed 260.07 points (1.97%) to 13,457.25, and the S&P 500 gained 52.94 points (1.39%) to finish at 3,851.85. The Russell 2000 was up 9.48 points (0.44%) at 2,160.62, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 500.31 points (1.24%) higher at 40,829.14.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 22/32, bringing its yield down to 1.088%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond was up 2/32, decreasing its yield to 1.829%.

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