05/07/2013

Municipal Matters: When It May Be Virtually Free to Be Tax Free

By: Daniel S. Solender, CFA, Partner & Director of Municipal Bonds
Muni yields are again equal or above those on Treasury securities, indicating that municipal bonds may provide comparatively more income even before factoring in their exemption from federal income taxes.

04/17/2013

Five Muni Considerations for 2013

Which factors should investors consider when evaluating this year's tax-exempt opportunities? 04/15/2013

Principles of Portfolio Construction—Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Strategy

Andrew O'Brien, Lord Abbett Partner and lead Portfolio Manager for Taxable Fixed Income, discusses how his team seeks a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital and limited duration. 04/15/2013

Market Insights: A Taxing Matter

By: Milton Ezrati, Partner, Senior Economist and Market Strategist
Replacing the federal income tax with a VAT-style sales tax may appeal to some, but is unlikely to happen anytime soon. 04/15/2013

Fund Insights Q&A: Intermediate Municipal Bonds May Be in the Sweet Spot

Increases in taxes and elimination of some deductions may have investors placing more emphasis on the tax benefits of municipal securities. 04/11/2013

How High-Frequency Trading Affects Asset Correlations and Performance

By: Ted Oberhaus, Partner & Director of Equity Trading
Although the influx of rapid trading techniques can influence trading conditions, steps may be taken to mitigate their impact. 04/10/2013

Japan's Weak Yen Policy: Rumors of War?

Other countries have long urged Japan to adopt this new policy. 03/27/2013

Eye on Equities: Stocks: Doom and Gloom Leave the Room

By: Brian Foerster, CFA, Director, Equity Strategist
Call it the "Twilight of the Dystopians." After four years of predictions of financial calamity and market meltdowns, equity markets are awakening to a better reality. 03/20/2013

Municipal Matters: The Zero-Sum Game of an Exemption Cap

By: Daniel S. Solender, CFA, Partner & Director of Municipal Bonds
The higher costs borne by customers and taxpayers could exceed any additional revenue for the federal government. 03/12/2013

Principles of Portfolio Construction: Emerging Market Currency Strategy

Leah Traub, Director of Currency Management, discusses the philosophy and methodology that guide portfolio construction in the Lord Abbett Emerging Market Currency strategy. 03/06/2013

The Craft of Managing Money: Diverging Markets: Balancing BRICS and Breakout Nations

By: A. Edward Allinson, CFA, Portfolio Manager of International Equity
Active, international equity managers are finding new values in the largest developing economies. Here's a look at some of the opportunities that have arisen in this changing landscape. 03/05/2013

A Convertible Counter to Rising Rate Concerns

By: Christopher J. Towle, CFA, Partner & Director of High Yield and Convertible Securities
A flexible convertible bond strategy may provide an effective hedge against interest-rate volatility. 02/19/2013

Municipal Matters: A Tale of Two States

By: Daniel S. Solender, CFA, Partner & Director of Municipal Bonds
The contrasting fiscal developments in California and Illinois demonstrate that states can effectively address their long-term issues and that the difficulties can mount for those that delay.