Junk-bond

Junk-bond returns have lost 6.8% since June 30, according to the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield index, and high-yield fund returns are now minus-2.1% for the year, as worries rise about the health of the U.S. economy.

Some Funds 'Junk' Strategy Prabha Natarajan 2011

Junk-bond mutual funds have taken in $6.6 billion this year, according to Lipper FMI.

Publisher Junks Its 'Junk' Bond Deal Michael Aneiro 2011

Junk-bond sales have slowed to a trickle: $5.5 billion worth were issued in September, compared with $46.3 billion in May.

Kinetic Deal Shows 'Junk' Energy Waning Prabha Natarajan 2011

Junk-bond funds posted a quarterly return of negative 6.6%, leaving them down 2.7% for the year so far.

A Periodic Look at Performance and Investor Behavior Karen Damato 2011

Junk-bond issuance fell 3% from the first quarter to $115 billion.

Activity Slowed for Big Banks in Quarter Aaron Lucchetti 2011

Junk-bond yields are averaging 9.61%, according to Barclays Capital, compared with 7.47% a year ago.

Some Funds 'Junk' Strategy Prabha Natarajan 2011

Junk-bond issuance set new records in March and in the first quarter, according to data provider Dealogic.

Cablevision Joins Rush to Junk Michael Aneiro 2010

Junk-bond issuance continues to be driven by companies

Treasurys Rally; Two-Year Yield Hits Record Low 2010

Junk-bond issuance set new records in March and in the first quarter, according to data provider Dealogic.

Cablevision Joins Rush to Junk Michael Aneiro 2010

Junk-bond issuance set new records in March and in the first quarter, according to data provider Dealogic.

Cablevision Joins Rush to Junk Michael Aneiro 2010