High-yield municipal bond ETFs matter because they can add a distinct source of credit exposure inside a fixed-income portfolio. For long-term investors, the key question is not just income, but how the segment’s sector mix, diversification profile and ETF structure fit alongside Treasuries and investment-grade munis.
Silver is experiencing a significant parabolic price spike, currently around $60/oz, driven by retail investors and a supply-demand deficit. However, this pattern mirrors previous spikes since the 1970s, suggesting a potential collapse below $20/oz. As the Fed signals an end to interest rate cuts, Silver’s bubble may burst, presenting risks for shorting.
Netflix continues to dominate the streaming market with its successful ad tier and foray into live sports, particularly boxing. Meanwhile, Apple TV, recently rebranded and securing exclusive Formula 1 rights, has gained momentum with popular series and upcoming MLS games, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to Netflix.
Nvidia reported record Q3 revenue of $57 billion, driven by data center growth, but shares fell 4% post-report due to market skepticism. Conversely, Walmart posted $169.6 billion in revenue with strong e-commerce growth and saw its shares rise. This contrast highlights market reactions favoring stability over potential amid economic uncertainty.
U.S. stocks rallied in Q3, aided by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut and stable economic data. The Wasatch U.S. Select Fund fell by 1.93%, impacted by poor stock performance from specific holdings. Despite underperformance, fund managers remain committed to their investment strategy focusing on high-quality growth companies, expecting long-term potential.
The HIO fund primarily invests in high yield junk bonds.It pays an attractive 9.5% distribution yield.However, with the fund only earning 5 and 10Yr average annual returns of 2.0% and 2.8%, HIO is a classic amortizing ‘return of principal’ fund.
Fed officials, however, forecast interest rates to remain high for the whole of this year, with the central bank’s target policy rate remaining just over 5% until the end of 2023,” noted Reuters. That could be good news for
The correlation coefficient between the net percentage of banks tightening lending standards on commercial and industrial loans and the U.S. high-yield corporate bond spread is 0.73,” added Moody’s. If banks
Furthermore, the fund managers have selected to allocate assets to the lowest rung of investment grade preferred securities. With a current yield of 7.19%, JPS can offer income investors some much needed steady
Specific to FLHY, the Franklin Templeton ETF is proving the benefits of active management in the high yield bond space. The $210.31 million FLHY, which recently turned four years old, attempts to beat the widely
