Among the assets under scrutiny are emerging-market bonds, which for only the third time in history are yielding less than U.S. junk debt.

Little drama on the horizon.

What are soft wage gains really about?

Jeffrey Sherman, Gundlach’s No. 2, is the front man for DoubleLine’s biggest equity fund, its top asset gatherer of late.

Whatever the speeches bring, history shows Jackson Hole does provide the opportunity for market fireworks.

While most of ETFs that invest in other ETFs combine different asset classes, or rotate between sectors, Vanguard’s will stay close to home -- buying its own bond funds.

Hedge funds and other large speculators have been bullish long-term Treasuries since last quarter.

Financial advisors must be vigilant in educating their clients about the risks present in stock and bond markets.

Assets under management at the fund have declined 13 percent from their peak last September.

Looking at fund flows, the preference for bonds over stocks is clear. It's a vote on broad economic confidence, inflation and risk tolerance, says Informa's David Ader.