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Aaron Levitt |
There are plenty of opportunities in fixed income, but municipal bonds could be one of the best. According to T. Rowe Price, their high yields, strong credit quality and ability to navigate downturns make them a compelling buy today.
Jayden Sangha |
Explore the potential of U.S. utility bonds in today's challenging market. Discover how these essential service providers offer a stable investment opportunity, with muni bond ETFs yielding 2.5% or more.
Aaron Levitt |
California’s budget woes have recently dented its bonds. However, its fiscal condition remains strong. A big rainy fund, rising tax receipts and provisions for property taxes have increased the state’s overall financial picture.
Aaron Levitt |
Municipal bonds are quickly becoming a portfolio staple, but investors may be confused on how to allocate capital to the sector. According to New York Life, the answer is focusing on need.
Aaron Levitt |
Treasury bonds are considered the ultimate safe haven. But lately, munis have been acting like the better bond position.
Aaron Levitt |
After last year’s rout, municipal bonds are offering tax-equivalent yields north of 6%. According to investment manager Thornburg, that’s a huge win for investors.
Jayden Sangha |
We will review different municipal debt issuers in the U.S. and the importance of understanding the inner workings of issuing agency in order to adequately assess the potential risk-reward relationship.
Aaron Levitt |
The pandemic and the rising rate environment hit hospital bonds right in the wallet. However, the freeze is starting to thaw, with these bonds offering plenty of high yields and tax benefits.
Aaron Levitt |
Interest in munis has exploded in recent months due to their tax benefits and high yields, which has many investors thinking twice about the premiums in the sector. However, they shouldn’t worry.
Aaron Levitt |
Thanks to the rise in interest rates, a variety of fixed income securities are paying high yields. But municipal bonds could be king of them all
Aaron Levitt |
The pandemic has hit commercial real estate values in the office sector as work-from-home and recessionary worries have grown.
Shauvik Haldar |
Overall, short to intermmediate term strategies outperformed several longer term strategies in the trailing one month.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at some positive trends we are seeing in fixed income markets and potential opportunities for municipal debt investors.
Aaron Levitt |
Municipal bonds have had mixed returns this year, despite plenty of positives. But, according to Blackrock, the sector is poised for a big rebound this summer.
Aaron Levitt |
Taxable municipal bonds are currently offering high yields and the chance for capital appreciation. With issuance starting to stall, demand for these bonds has exploded from a variety of investors.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at the resource strain presented by the issue of homelessness on local governments.
Shauvik Haldar |
Overall, shorter duration and higher credit quality based strategies outperformed several high-yield and tactical muni strategies in the trailing one month.
Jayden Sangha |
We look into the intricate relationship between political shifts and the municipal debt markets, examining how changes in political power, policies, and ideologies can significantly impact borrowing costs, investor confidence, and market stability
Aaron Levitt |
Long-term municipal bonds offer tax-free income and present a valuable opportunity for high-net-worth investors.
Aaron Levitt |
With their natural inflation protection, high yields and tax-free status, tobacco bonds could make for an interesting portfolio addition for investors.
Aaron Levitt |
For many investors, opportunities can exist within those munis subjected to the AMT.
Aaron Levitt |
Closed-end funds are some of the biggest buyers of muni bonds, and right now, their discounts to net asset values (NAVs) are at some of the highest levels not seen in over a decade
Aaron Levitt |
Featuring low correlation to other bonds and tax-equivalent yields close to 9%, the rewards may outweigh the risks.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at how rebalancing or position your portfolio in the current market can help to capitalize on higher potential yields.
Jayden Sangha |
The ‘run on the bank’ was a combination of a few different events that created a perfect storm
Aaron Levitt |
With recession risks rising and new trends emerging, some analysts are predicting we could see a new wave of such events in the staid muni market.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at the outlook of public utilities in the United States and how current economic conditions may impact the capital projects related to these utilities.
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s take a look at how the municipal bond market performed last year and what’s in store for 2023 and beyond.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at what CY2023 has in store for the capital market and the U.S. economy in general.
Aaron Levitt |
For investors, the downturn in munis could serve as a big buying opportunity.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at current market conditions and their adverse impacts on municipal debt markets.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a look at the overall impact of rising interest rates and how fixed income portfolios can capitalize on current market conditions.
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s examine why the muni bond market looks so inviting and where investors can seek out the best opportunities.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how municipal and state government revenues/financials and municipal debt are exposed to risk posed by natural disasters in the United States.
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s take a closer look at ESG-focused muni bonds and how you can add them to your portfolio.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a look at the future of public utilities in the wake of natural disasters, aging infrastructure, cyber security, experienced workforce scarcity, and federal push to enhance the public utilities.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at how market investment returns are shaping the future of pension obligations for many local governments in the United States.
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s take a closer look at why municipal bond-focused closed-end funds are attractive and whether you should invest.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at some economic indicators and how they are shaping the economic outlook for public finance sectors of the economy.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at how local and state governments will likely deal with the ongoing inflation challenges
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at the nature of sustainable debt and what the future holds.
Concerns about inflation have investors looking for safe and robust returns in the fixed income arena.
Justin Kuepper |
This article will look at how the rise of muni bond funds could impact the market and the most significant funds in the space.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at the different shapes of the yield curve and what the current yield curve indicate.
Aaron Levitt |
Thanks to new climate change threats, munis may be riskier than we thought. And that newfound risk is now being identified in additional costs to muni bond insurance and credit profiles.
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a look at how rising interest rates affect municipal bonds and how you can adjust your portfolio to hedge against risk.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the American economic forecast and how Fed’s interest rate hikes will likely impact fixed income markets.
Aaron Levitt |
In this article, we will take a closer look at the domestic and global ramifications, especially in the financial and energy markets, of the Eastern European conflict and the world’s retaliation.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at the fiscal health of local governments going into 2022 and how they will need to adjust to changing market patterns.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at some key indicators to assess the outlook for many municipal utilities in the United States.
Check out our latest webinar on the outlook of municipal bonds in 2022
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at how bond insurance can help enhance the prospects of municipal debt for both issuers and investors.
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s examine the history of muni bond insurance and how it’s staging a comeback amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at the recent indications from the FOMC and how these decisions will likely impact fixed income portfolios.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at the trends and forces affecting municipal bond markets going into the year 2022.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the market forces and how they are impacting the municipal bond markets
Aaron Levitt |
Several factors have helped munis become a pretty sector since the end of the summer.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at how global supply chain issues will impact local and state revenues and when the situation can get better.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at the bill and how the expenditure will trickle down to local and state economies.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a look at a few of the indices to analyze consumer health trends and what it entails for the future.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at the world of Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits (LCFS) and how some transportation agencies are pledging them as a revenue source to issue green debt .
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s look at why muni bond investors face a challenging reinvestment environment and alternative strategies to consider.
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s look at the current state of inflation and how muni bonds may help protect your portfolio.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at the ESG efforts related to local government operations, the review of rating agencies, and how it can be mutually beneficial for both issuers and investors.
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s look at these trends and three reasons they are poised to continue into the second half of the year.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at how the proposed transportation revamp and fixing the water infrastructure fits into the overall strategy of President Biden.
Shauvik Haldar |
Check out our list of top performing municipal bond funds.
Jayden Sangha |
The geographic location and the size of local jurisdictions often plays an important part in comprehensively understanding the opioid crisis and, undoubtedly, how COVID-19 has exacerbated the challenges.
Justin Kuepper |
How President Biden Might Affect the Muni Bond Market?
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at the current housing market trends, the outlook and how it will likely impact both local and state governments.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at the different components of this most recent relief act and how it can help local governments combat the effects of the pandemic.
Jayden Sangha |
Every night, thousands of Americans, from all age groups and ethnic backgrounds, sleep without the safety, stability and support of family or a home.
We will take a closer look at a few of the large metropolitan cities and how the COVID-19-related migration may impact their fiscal positions.
We will take a closer look at the recent surge in treasury yields and how the Fed is likely to mitigate inflation fears.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the composition of pension obligation debt, and how it can impact the financial picture of a local or state government.
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s take a look at how climate change could affect municipal bonds and why investors should consider climate change risks when building their portfolios.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at the upcoming initiatives of the federal government and how they will likely impact local and state economies.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at the financial health of the municipal governments and the outlook for municipal debt in 2021.
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s take a look at how muni bonds fared over the past year and what investors can expect in the new year.
We will take a closer look at how publicly funded sporting areas and convention centers are adding to the fiscal strain.
Corey Boller |
Municipal issuance is on track for a blockbuster year
Wayne Anderman CFP® MBA |
In a rising rate scenario, premium bonds can produce more attractive yields and help stabilize municipal bond values over time.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at the current challenges for American transportation agencies and what the future holds.
In this article, we will take a closer look at President-elect Biden’s election promises and how they will likely materialize in the upcoming years.
Corey Boller |
Check out our latest update on the municipal debt market
Let’s take a look at how the muni bond market changed following the COVID-19 pandemic.
We will take a closer look at ways cities and other local governments are able to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
Corey Boller |
Tax-exempt municipal bonds traded flat in September.
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the impacts of the potential political shift and how it can transform the capital markets in the U.S.
We will take a closer look at how credit rating agencies are assessing the financial health of states and local governments.
Corey Boller |
The municipal market concluded its streak of positive returns in August, marking the end of the three-month recovery that began in May.
Wayne Anderman CFP® MBA |
When faced with an economic shutdown due to COVID-19, what’s the verdict on stadium bonds?
Jayden Sangha |
In this article, we will take a closer look at how local governments’ financial preparedness will be tested in the upcoming years.
We will explore the future of college towns and how they are likely to bear the brunt of financial challenges due to COVID-19.
Jayden Sangha |
We take a closer look at the impact of COVID-19 on various transportation agencies and what to expect in the near future.
Jayden Sangha |
We take a closer look at the various budget cuts that cities and counties are proposing and how they may impact the municipal debt world.
Jayden Sangha |
We take a closer look at how the oil crash will impact local government operations and also warning signs for investors to analyze.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at how airports around the world are coping with the new reality of minimal travel and the struggle to generate revenue.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at sales tax forecasts for local and state economies and how they’re likely to affect local and state revenue and expenditure budgets.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at how the current COVID-19 situation is affecting the municipal debt markets.
Jayden Sangha |
We will take a closer look at the recent municipal bankruptcies, any commonalities, and what investors should look for before making their investment decisions.
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s take a look at the role that municipal advisors play in the process and how to select the right advisor.
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