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Protecting portfolio assets against market downturns is a necessity for retirees and older workers on the cusp of retirement. That’s where stable value funds can help. Offered in 80% of U.S.

A Stable Value Fund is a conservative investment haven that protects against market volatility with its portfolio of insured bonds. It’s the financial equivalent of a sturdy shelter, shielding ...

The recent market turbulence caused by COVID-19 led to a rush for liquidity, dislocating the short end of the credit markets, particularly commercial paper and short duration structured securities. It ...

For U.S. retirees and older workers on the cusp of retirement, stabilizing their investment portfolios in their 60s, 70s, and beyond is no luxury — it’s a necessity. That’s where stable value funds ...

WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today the launch of a new and distinctive stable value solution that provides differentiated sector allocations and ...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) has announced The APEX Series, a new stable value investment product that offers four fund options and competitive guaranteed ...

Stable value funds differ from total-return-driven fixed income products. They generally put capital preservation ahead of aggressive yield generation. In that respect, they tend to build portfolios ...

Stable value strategies may also offer a refuge for plan participants anxious about when the next market drop could hit. Still, stable value can hold its own set of risks, especially due to ratings ...

The consensus view continues to favor higher rates and puny or negative bond returns over the medium term. 401-k asset allocation decisions based on these capital market forecasts force risk-averse ...

The recent market gyrations and decline prompted some retirement investors to react by shifting their 401(k) investments from large-cap stocks and target-date funds to safer options like stable-value, ...

The first half of 2020 was good for stable value funds. According to data supplied by the Stable Value Investment Association (SVIA), stable value funds’ assets under management increased by about $60 ...