By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – Volatility-linked investment strategies are joining the nascent sell-off in U.S. stocks and could help accelerate declines if market gyrations keep increasing. Volatility control funds – systematic investment strategies that typically buy equities when markets are calm and sell when they grow turbulent – hoovered up stocks as
One of the first sovereign-wealth funds, and the largest at the state level in the U.S., just made a big bet on groceries as inflation continues to pressure American consumers. Alaska Permanent Fund tripled its investments in shares of Walmart and Kroger —the respective No. 1 and No. 2 players in terms of their share
The specialized lenders known as mortgage real estate investment trusts have a prominent spot on the injured list of players in commercial real estate. Since rising rates started to weigh on real estate borrowers in early 2022, shares of two mortgage REITs— Starwood Property Trust and Blackstone Mortgage Trust —have fallen 15% and 35%, respectively.
ALEXANDRIA — Someplace Safe was recently awarded funding to offer supportive services to community members who are experiencing labor trafficking throughout the agency’s 9-county service area. Someplace Safe labor trafficking services include crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, assisting with housing and emergency resources, connecting with legal and immigration services, and general support. “Labor trafficking
A week ago BlackRock unveiled its BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), a money market fund that aims to offer a stable $1 value. One week on, BUIDL has attracted $245 million in assets from seven investors. Ondo Finance, which previously tokenized BlackRock ETF funds, has shifted $95 million into the BUIDL fund and makes up
It’s campaign season, and not just for presidential candidates. It’s also proxy season, when shareholders get to vote on proposals to change policies at the companies they invest in. Mutual funds are no exception, and the world of closed-end funds is often home to some epic battles. Case in point: In dueling statements, Saba Capital
A well-articulated sell strategy—and the discipline to stick with it—are among the most important qualities a patient investor can have, but they’re often overlooked. Most investors can explain why they bought a stock, but few can say, before they buy a stock, what would cause them to sell it. The managers of the MFS International
Tax day is almost here, and, thanks to higher interest rates, many investors are finding they earned a lot more income from their portfolios in 2023—and now they owe the government a piece of it. “That’s a good thing,” says Mary Ellen Stanek, co-chief investment officer at Baird Asset Management. “But it means investors need
How are financial advisors feeling about Bitcoin these days? In years past, many have expressed deep skepticism, citing price volatility, regulatory uncertainties, and even cryptocurrencies’ use in criminal activities. While plenty of doubts remain, the landscape has changed. In January, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs. Two of the biggest, BlackRock’s
The Fed’s High Interest Rates Are Helping Pension Funds Close the Gap
This is commentary by Allan Sloan, an independent business journalist and seven-time winner of the Loeb Award, business journalism’s highest honor. We hear lots of talk about the problems that high interest rates have been causing since the Federal Reserve began jacking up rates two years ago. We also hear endless talk from people waiting