Bonds

Bonds for Stock Investors — April

Bonds are the counterweight to stocks in a portfolio, and even if you don't invest, they can provide a great way to monitor to the markets More 

Forget Gold — Buy TIPS for a True Safe Haven

Gold bugs the world over are lamenting the erosion of their "safe" asset. There's an important lesson for retirement investors -- stick to real safety with TIPS. More 

Hot “Bonds” for Your Portfolio

When comparing bond yields to those of stocks, be careful: they are not alike nor do they carry the same risks. Here's a better way to look at the numbers More 

It’s Time to Tiptoe Into Europe

Nothing would be better for the U.S. than for other markets to get healthy -- and when they do, you’ll be ready with this bond fund. More 

FOMC Funny Business?

The Dow hit a record high Tuesday, but markets faded slightly without explanation going into the close. We suspect FOMC minutes may have been released early accidentally. More 

Heed the Signs, Take Your Foot Off the Gas

Think corporate insiders are trading at a cheetah's pace for the fun of it? A correction's a-comin', and until it does, you should stay away from stocks and favor Treasuries instead. More 

The Latest Bond Surge Will Peter Out

A reaction to last Friday's poor employment report sent TLT rocketing to overbought levels. Here's how to play a potential mean reversion in TLT via options. More