Skeptics have attributed the recent popularity of fixed income ETFs to low interest rates, and they contend that once rates rise, investors will flee these funds. But the numbers – the actual fixed income fund flows — tell a different story about investor behavior.
Thinking about Treasuries? 2 Reasons to Think Again
The Fed will soon own more long-term Treasuries than the entire private sector. Russ explains the implications of this milestone for US long-dated debt and shows investors where to look for more attractive alternatives.
The Future of Bond ETF Flows: Corporates, Munis & High Yield
BlackRock believes that the bond ETF market could grow to $2 trillion in the next 10 years. Dodd Kittsley breaks down that massive number to explain where it came from, and what sectors within fixed income could benefit most from the growth.
View from the Sales Desk: Advisors Seeking Yield
Financial advisors and their clients continue to struggle to find yield in today’s low interest rate environment, but as iShares Business Development Manager Brian Fairhurst points out, there’s more to the story than just the hunt for income.
2012 Outlook: Signposts for the Second Half
Continued slow global growth or a recession? Russ offers some signs investors can watch for to help determine which scenario is likely to play out in 2012.
Mythbusting: Emerging Market High Yield Bond Risk
Emerging markets and junk bonds are two asset classes with reputations for risk. So when you put the two together, is the risk through the roof? Del Stafford reports on why high yield debt from emerging countries may not be as risky as investors think.
5 Ways to Play the Housing Recovery
Many analysts believe the housing market is at or near its bottom – and may even be headed for a rebound. BlackRock/iShares Fixed Income Strategist Karen Schenone shares a few ways to play the recovery using ETFs.
A Brief History of Bond ETFs
Time flies when you’re revolutionizing the fixed income market. On the tenth anniversary of the first bond ETF launch, Matt Tucker takes a look back at the developments that made these innovative products the success story they are today.
Follow the ETP Flows: Corporates Rule
The first half of 2012, global exchange traded products saw $105 billion in inflows – the largest the industry has ever experienced. Dodd Kittsley breaks down this huge number to give investors an idea of where the money went, as well as what might be in store for the second half of the year.
Solving the Global High Yield Puzzle (Video)
In the hunt for income, high yield bonds continue to be of interest to investors willing to take on the extra risk. However, there are more ways to play this asset class than simply US high yield bonds.
