bond etfs

A simple view of investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds is these are instruments sold to investors who, in most cases, are not looking to take on significant. Hence why creditworthiness is an integral part of evaluating corporate bonds. After all, investors in these bonds not only want...

This year's flows action in the world of exchange-traded funds has largely been defined by risk-off sentiment. That includes advisors and investors flocking to fixed income ETFs. At various points this year, six of the top 10 asset-gathering ETFs were bond funds. Although that number has...

With bond markets pricing in an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve next month, there could be some near-term headwinds for higher-yielding corners of the fixed income space, including senior loans. Senior Loans Floating rate notes and senior loans are unique in that their yield is tied to...

Many investors view bonds, particularly U.S. government debt and municipal bonds, as less than exciting. But boring has been beautiful in the fixed income world this year, as the Federal Reserve has consistently held off on raising interest rates. Of course, there are ways for investors to liven up...

Fixed income exchange-traded funds are hot this year. A combination of favorable fees and the continually accommodative Federal Reserve are prompting advisors and investors to push capital into bond funds. One of the most popular strategies in the world of bond ETFs remains aggregate or total...

Less than five months into 2016, it is not a stretch to say that, particularly in comparison to last year, things are pretty good for high-yield corporate bond exchange-traded funds. The iShares iBoxx $ High Yid Corp Bond (ETF) (NYSE: HYG) and the SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield Bnd ETF (NYSE: JNK...

Arguably the biggest source of controversy surrounding high-yield bond exchange-traded funds has been the ability of these products to remain sufficiently liquid during times of elevated market duress. With size and liquidity being important factors to many professional investors, that might be why...

Ten-year Treasury yields slid 3.5 percent Tuesday to a close of 1.8 percent, bringing the year-to-date decline for yields on benchmark U.S. government debt to a staggering 20.7 percent. For those that think yields on Treasurys are piddly, they are correct; however, significantly lower yields can be...

A sanguine interest rate environment and continuing speculation that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates any more than twice this year are among the catalysts helping investors rekindle their attraction toward corporate bond exchange-traded funds. The love fest includes high-...

Less than three months into 2016, at least one thing is clear about exchange-traded fund flows: Advisors and investors love bond funds. That much is highlighted by the fact that six of this year's top 10 asset-gathering ETFs are fixed income funds. However, distribution of fixed income ETF...

Equity-based funds have been the primary drivers of growth in the booming exchange-traded funds industry. This year, fixed-income funds are taking on the role of growth driver for the ETF business. Swelling assets under management tallies for bond ETFs have been buoyed by investors' thirst for...

Now just over two months into 2016, it is accurate to say the drive to safe-haven assets has been a boon for fixed income exchange-traded funds, primarily those ETFs holding U.S. government debt. Six such funds rank among this year's top 10 asset-gathering ETFs. And the returns have not been...

On a global basis last year, investors pumped a record $81.9 billion into fixed-income exchange-traded funds. Despite all the talk about the Federal Reserve possibility raising interest rates, investors' enthusiasm for bond ETFs has not waned in 2015, as such funds have attracted over $44...

Cate Long was recently a guest on #PreMarket Prep, a daily trading idea radio show hosted by Joel Elconin and Dennis Dick. Trading municipal bond funds during a massive market-wide sell-off like the one seen on Monday may not be a top priority for most investors. However, Cate Long, a municipal...