30 Days 30 Ways: Evaluating fixed-income opportunities when rates are rising

This environment allows advisors to demonstrate their value to clients.

Rising yields coupled with relatively high hidden fees could lead to underwhelming returns.

An ETF expert suggests active management is the key to success in the current environment.

Scrutinizing recent performance isn’t a recipe for long-term investment success.

Technology advancements aside, navigating the new regulatory requirements still takes work.

As the business cycle winds down, advisors should guide them with a steady hand.

It has become increasingly difficult to time the market.

If project goals are exceeded, these offerings provide an extra interest payment.

Nobel laureate Robert Shiller says these products could offer both investors and issuers a number of real advantages.

Money market yields were low after the financial crisis — but that's no longer the case. Here's what advisors should do.

When it comes to fixed-income evaluations, differentiating rhetoric from policy is key.

Variables tend to outperform the market and can offer risk protection.

Targeting lower durations is possible with these securities amid rising rates.

An exit from the European Union doesn't necessarily require immediately pulling out from the U.K. bond market.

As interest rates rise, should advisors' thinking change?

Amid rising rates, these vehicles can be helpful — but advisors need to stay vigilant.

Changes to the tone of forward guidance will add uncertainty to market expectations.

There may be a chance to capitalize on the missed pricing that downgrades may cause.

Advisors should make sure they know how to discuss bonds in a new environment.

These investments can help avoid getting caught up in market volatility as rates rise.

Advisors should make sure they know how to discuss bonds in a new environment.

A growing chorus of experts see losses ahead, but there are good arguments on the other side.

There’s only so many ways to mine this strategy and make money.

Amid rising rates, should advisors maintain stability in portfolios or go for higher yields?

In the past, both asset classes served as sources of capital appreciation and income.

As interest rates rise at home, advisors should consider adding foreign bond investments.

These portfolios look poised to shrug off their recent underperformance.

Rates rising and falling? This strategy works either way.

As with equity portfolios, a key part of risk reduction is prudent and thoughtful diversification.