More of our insights
Declining income, rising duration leave bond investors vulnerable
Are bond investors prepared for higher interest rate risk? This week’s chart looks at why they may need to seek income and stability from alternative sources.
Q1 2020: Being selective in 2020
In this report, Robert Hoffman outlines his expectations for positive, primarily income-driven returns for HY bonds and senior secured loans this year.
Credit market commentary: December 2019
December was a strong month for leveraged credit, with HY Bonds and Senior Secured Loans posting returns of 2.09% and 1.60%, respectively. The duration-sensitive Barclays Agg ended down slightly on the month.
“Overbloan” concerns?
A closer look at the current state of loan market trends.
Credit market commentary: November 2019
Leveraged credit rose in November, with loans outperforming HY Bonds. The duration-sensitive Barclays Agg was unable to recover from an early-month rate spike, ending down slightly on the month.
Giving credit its due
Why high yield bonds deserve a strategic allocation in most portfolios
