Fixed maturity indices have existed in the U.S. for over 10 years, where growth and adoption have increased over that time. The maturing nature of a fixed maturity index draws similarities to the ...

Bond ladders are a prudent way to invest in fixed income, says Josh Gonze, portfolio manager with Thornburg Investment Management in Santa Fe, New Mexico. To create a bond ladder, an investor selects ...

An annuity-laddering strategy could help provide lifelong cash flow, thus trimming this longevity risk and easing clients’ concerns. Holding annuities can help clients achieve “peace of mind,” says ...

Earlier this month the Fed announced it was lowering its target federal funds rate. It’s a reminder that interest rates may continue their decline from the highs of recent years, which were ...