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VIDEO: As Euros Flow to U.S. Bonds, Yields Stay Low 1

30

Sep

2014

VIDEO: As Euros Flow to U.S. Bonds, Yields Stay Low

Thanks to a strong dollar and low interest rates in Europe and Japan, foreigners are buying U.S. Treasuries, which may be putting downward pressure on interest rates.

VIDEO: Junk Bonds: Flee, or Buy the Dip? 2

05

Aug

2014

VIDEO: Junk Bonds: Flee, or Buy the Dip?

High-yield bonds have gotten hammered recently, which might have created an opportunity, especially for ETF investors. Still, weakness in junk could augur tough times ahead.

15

Jul

2014

VIDEO: How to Invest in MLPs

Becca Followill, who covers energy pipelines for US Capital Advisors, offers advice, and a warning, about master limited partnerships.

VIDEO: Is China (Still) Propping Up the Bond Market? 4

08

Jul

2014

VIDEO: Is China (Still) Propping Up the Bond Market?

There’s a strong bid under Treasuries, which some analysts attribute to Chinese buying. Does that mean the Fed is not in control?

VIDEO: How to Invest in a Scary Bond Market 5

01

Jul

2014

VIDEO: How to Invest in a Scary Bond Market

JPMorgan’s Bill Eigen sees lots of risk and little return in a pricey bond market. Here’s how he’s positioning his portfolio.

VIDEO: For Income, Look to Emerging Markets 6

24

Jun

2014

VIDEO: For Income, Look to Emerging Markets

Despite recent inflation fears, the interest rate forecast looks tame. Yield-starved investors should consider bonds from Brazil and Mexico.

17

Jun

2014

VIDEO: Bill Gross’ 3 Fund Picks

With nearly all bond categories looking pricey, Michael Aneiro of Barron’s explains why Pimco’s Gross likes these two closed-end funds and one ETF.

VIDEO: Junk Bonds: Opportunity or Time Bomb? 8

10

Jun

2014

VIDEO: Junk Bonds: Opportunity or Time Bomb?

Some smart investors, including Scott Minerd of Guggenheim Partners, think high-yield will go higher. But with yields so low, is that a risk you should take?