Its merger with OppenheimerFunds offers a way around the Vanguards of the world, but investors have reason to worry. Plus there’s a muni bond twist.

There are several factors that have historically allowed MLPs to mitigate the negative effects of rising interest rates, particularly in comparison to other yield vehicles, such as REITs and Utilities.

A divided government will have a significant impact on the $3.9 trillion state and local government bond market.

Investors pulled billions of dollars from exchange-traded funds that track longer duration fixed-income plays.

Convertible debt’s smooth ride this year has hit an unexpected speed bump.

The inverse correlation of U.S. bonds andequities has evaporated.

An inverted yield curve doesn’t portend an imminent recession. But it may be the trigger that leads to another flash crash.

With markets hitting all-time highs, investors are increasingly dumping cash into ETFs that track short-term U.S. goverment debt.

China is the real elephant in the room.