Bond Insights
CONTENT WITH Bond Insights
2022 International Bonds Outlook: Neutral, for Now
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A change in fundamentals could make international bonds more attractive.
Bank Loans vs. High-Yield Bonds: How They Stack Up
renee.zoole
For yield-seeking investors willing to take additional risk, bank loans may be more attractive than high-yield bonds today.
Where to Find Opportunities in the Muni Market
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Given the economic environment and potential tax benefits, investors might consider lower-rated municipal bond issuers.
2021 Fixed Income Outlook: Calmer Waters
renee.zoole
Ten-year Treasury bond yields may rise as high as 1.6% in 2021, reflecting prospects for faster economic growth.
Worried About Inflation? Consider TIPS
renee.zoole
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities can help protect your portfolio against rising inflation, but there are nuances you should understand.
Are Emerging-Market Bonds Worth the Risk?
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Investors must balance ongoing risks of the coronavirus against the extra yield the bonds provide.
CLOs Are Not CDOs: Why They Likely Aren’t a Major Risk to Banks
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While we have concerns about the loan market, we don’t believe the CLO market is putting the banking system at risk.
Stimulus = Inflation? Why It May Be Different This Time
renee.zoole
Despite massive fiscal and monetary stimulus, we believe there’s little risk of inflation in the next few years.
What Happens When a Corporate Bond is Downgraded?
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There's no "one size fits all" response to holding a bond with a new, lower credit rating.
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