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Investment Advisor June 2006 |
S&P Mutual Fund Sector Focus: Emerging Market Debt Rises Bonds issued by emerging markets countries have benefited from an improving balance of payments, as well as trade and current account surpluses since increased global demand for products from these nations particularly commodities, have boosted their exports and reduced debt. |
Real Estate Portfolio May/Jun 2006 Michael Fickes |
$1 Trillion Milestone Commercial real estate debt and equity securities now exceed $1 trillion. What does that mean? How did securitized commercial real estate grow so large? |
Entrepreneur June 2006 Scott Bernard Nelson |
The Long of It The 30-year bond has made a comeback, but individual investors might be better off picking bonds their own size. |
The Motley Fool May 16, 2006 John Dutemple |
Hot TIPS to Heed Stocks are best for the long run, but TIPS (Treasury-issued bonds) have a place in a diversified portfolio, too. With higher interest rates, they could pay off in the short run. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2006 John B. Levy |
Is the CMBS Party Over? The next few months will show modest volume in CMBS, largely because of a downtrend in sales of income property, most of which trigger fresh financing. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins |
Year of the Mega Loan Large loans and mushrooming CMBS issuance drove commercial real estate financing levels to an all-time high last year, but lenders say a slowing pace of transactions could temper loan volume as 2006 unfurls. |
Financial Planning May 1, 2006 Stuart Bromberg |
The Muni Option Municipal bonds and bond funds are still reasonably cheap and offer tax-free ballast to diversify a portfolio. But when advising clients about municipal bonds, it's important to assess whether the investors could be subject to the alternative minimum tax. |
Financial Advisor May 2006 Tracey Longo |
Can This Millionaire Retire? What the long-time mortgage banker won't get is any gifts from the market. Thanks to Treasury bill and bond rates, the margin for error can be pretty slim for retirees these days. And if interest rates continue their ascent after years of historic lows, bond prices could fall dramatically. |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2006 John B. Levy |
Big Supply, Tight Spreads A wave of commercial mortgage-backed securities hit the market in early March, following a dearth of issuance in January and February. Despite the volume, spreads over comparable Treasuries narrowed, perhaps reflecting pent-up demand. |
Registered Rep. April 1, 2006 |
Cold Call: Dick O'Brien In this interview, the self-proclaimed "Bond Geek" discusses selling bonds and the bond market in general. |
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