Topic: Investing for Income
MAY 22
Leaving College with Full Hearts…and Empty Pockets
Daily Stat | Topics: Investing for Income, Economic Outlook
$30,000: The average student-loan debt for a borrower receiving a bachelor's degree in 2013
MAY 20
Get More For Less (Risk)
Chart of the Week | Topics: Alternatives, Investing for Income
Adding alternative investments to a portfolio has historically increased its performance while decreasing its volatility.
MAY 15
New World Wisdom: Winning More by Losing Less
BlackRock | Topics: Equities, Economic Outlook, Investing for Income
When it comes to investing, the fastest sprint doesn't necessarily make you a winner. Portfolio managers of the BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund discuss why they believe slow and steady wins the investing race - particularly during volatile times.
MAY 9
The Methadone Market
Jeff Rosenberg | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income
Jeffrey Rosenberg discusses the implications of the Bank of Japan's historic announcement, how investors are encouraged to front-run policy changes and why inflation may not appear for some time.
MAY 8
Rethink the Cost of Cash
BlackRock | Topics: Retirement, Investing for Income
Putting a significant portion of your portfolio into cash may seem like a good idea when times are uncertain and volatile. But there is a cost: Holding cash is a sure way to lose buying power in the long run.
MAY 8
Munis "Spring Ahead"
Peter Hayes & James Schwartz | Topics: Fixed Income, Economic Outlook, Investing for Income
March melancholy gave way to April optimism in the municipal market, as tax-season selling abated and supply/demand looked to resume a more favorable balance. Peter Hayes and James Schwartz discuss this and more in their monthly market update.
MAY 6
The New Diversification: Open Your Eyes to Alternatives
Christopher Geczy | Topics: Alternatives, Investing for Income
Learn about a new approach to portfolio construction and how "alternative" investments can play a larger role for individual investors.
MAY 1
High Yield: Why You Still Need It
James Keenan | Topics: Investing for Income, Fixed Income, Economic Outlook
After a solid four-year run, many investors are asking whether it’s time to lock in profits in high yield and move on. Jim Keenan, head of Leveraged Finance at BlackRock, explains why high yield stills deserve a central place in investor portfolios.
APR 30
A Core Bond Alternative Built to Adapt
Rick Rieder & Bob Miller | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder and Bob Miller discuss why traditional fixed income approaches may not work in this new world of investing, and how an adaptable approach can help investors achieve their goals.
APR 12
What's Next: The Critical Answers Spring Update
BlackRock | Topics: Fixed Income, Equities, Investing for Income, Economic Outlook
BlackRock's senior strategists discuss their views on key market and investment topics, answer the critical questions on investors' minds and point to where they see opportunities in the market.
APR 12
What’s Next: Spring Update Investment Actions
BlackRock | Topics: Fixed Income, Equities, Economic Outlook, Investing for Income
BlackRock's best recommendations for the current investing environment.
MAR 25
The Factors that Drive Success
Dennis Stattman | Topics: Investing for Income
One highly diversified, rigorously tested fund has brought its investors strong results for more than two decades. Find out what three factors make the BlackRock Global Allocation Fund unique.
MAR 25
Cast A Wider Net For Income
Michael Fredericks | Topics: Investing for Income
Investors are starved for income with interest rates at historic lows. BlackRock's Michael Fredericks offers ideas about sourcing additional income and smoothing volatility.
MAR 8
State of the States & Local Governments
BlackRock | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income, Economic Outlook
Investors in municipal bonds have kept a close watch on how state and local governments have fared in the Great Recession and era of austerity. This report takes a comprehensive look at the current state of states and locals.
JAN 24
Hungry for Yield? Loans May Satisfy
Leland Hart | Topics: Investing for Income, Fixed Income, Economic Outlook
Seeking to enhance yield in your portfolio without appreciably increasing risk? BlackRock's Leland Hart says floating rate bank loans may be the answer.
JAN 23
New Year, New (and Old) Reasons to Like Munis
Peter Hayes | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income, Equities, Economic Outlook
Munis have long been a source of high-quality, low-volatility income. That's true to this day, but BlackRock's Peter Hayes explains why 2013 will not be exactly like 2012...or 2011.
JAN 7
Fiscal Cliff Deal: What It Means for Investors
Russ Koesterich | Topics: Economic Outlook, Investing for Income
A fiscal cliff deal has been reached, but what does it mean for investors? Russ Koesterich, Chief Investment Strategist, identifies opportunities in 2013.
DEC 24
The Benefits of a Long/Short Strategy in Emerging Markets
Rodolfo Martell | Topics: Economic Outlook, Investing for Income
Opportunities in emerging markets are plentiful but knowing how to best capitalize on them is important. Learn how a long/short strategy can help you mitigate volatility and benefit from inefficiencies in these markets.
NOV 14
State of California Update
Peter Hayes & Jack Erbeck | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income, Economic Outlook
After capturing its fair share of news flow in 2012, California enters the second quarter of its fiscal year headline-free and with a notable budget win after voters approved a meaningful tax measure on Election Day.
NOV 8
Now for the Hard Part: Investing After the US Elections
BlackRock | Topics: Economic Outlook, Investing for Income, Equities, Fixed Income
The votes have been cast; now the hard work begins. In a new report, BlackRock discusses the key challenges and other market implications of the US elections.
OCT 1
2012 Elections: Implications, Insights and Investments
Peter Hayes & Jeff Rosenberg | Topics: Economic Outlook, Investing for Income, Equities, Fixed Income
In our pre-election analysis, BlackRock offers suggestions as to where investors can find value in the current markets.
JUL 19
Why Dividends? Why Global? Why Now?
Richard Turnill & Stuart Reeve | Topics: Investing for Income, Equities
The portfolio managers of the BlackRock Global Dividend Income Fund make a compelling case for investment in high-quality, global, dividend-paying stocks.
JUN 1
Making a Difference One Bond at a Time
Peter Hayes & James Schwartz | Topics: Investing for Income, Fixed Income
The municipal bond market is rich in opportunity. Learn how careful credit research can make all the difference in the success or failure of a municipal bond portfolio today.
MAY 1
"TIPS" for Protecting Your Portfolio Today from Inflation Tomorrow
Brian Weinstein & Martin Hegarty | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income
Higher rates of inflation may be on the horizon, and investors should be prepared. BlackRock's senior inflation-linked fixed income experts discuss the value that Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) can provide to a portfolio.
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Michael Fredericks
Investors are starved for income with interest rates at historic lows. BlackRock's Michael Fredericks offers ideas about sourcing additional income and smoothing volatility.
Michael Fredericks, Managing Director, Head of US Retail Asset Allocation for the BlackRock Multi-Asset Client Solutions (BMACS)