If 1.08% represents adequate compensation for the risk that an investment-grade corporate bond still entails despite the high quality of the issuer, then the 8.375% Sr. Notes "METCZ" credit spread ...

High-yield bonds offer the potential for investors to earn higher returns if they’re comfortable taking on additional credit risk. High-yield bonds are issued by entities with low credit ratings ...

ANGL is a high-yield bond ETF focusing on fallen angels. The fund's strategy, track-record, and comparatively strong credit quality, make it stand out from the pack. It is one of my top picks in ...

Junk-bond prices are ‘written in pencil, not pen.’ ...

Highlighted in the figure below, High Yield had a Sharpe ratio of 0.48 over the 2000-2025 period above both Treasuries (0.32) and equities (0.35), underscoring its efficient risk-adjusted return ...

Next, the Index Provider selects one bond per issuer for inclusion in the Underlying Index based on the priority of (1) credit rating (ranked from best to worst), (2) coupon (ranked from highest ...

Bond issuance volumes have picked up in the early months of this year, as borrowers have capitalized on low volatility and interest rates. Issuance has reached some $950 billion year to date, 5% up on ...

Yields on tax-free municipal bonds vary depending on the issuer, but municipal bond funds generally have yields ranging from about 2.5% to 4.5%. ... High-yield bonds are riskier than municipal bonds.

GOF's portfolio largely currently consists of bank loans, high-yield corporate bonds and asset-backed securities. BB-rated holdings make up 21.6% of the portfolio, and a larger 38.1% is rated B.

Perpetual bonds have no maturity date, allowing them to pay interest indefinitely, making them appealing for long-term income. They come in different types, such as government and corporate bonds ...