Safe high-yield investments often include government-backed securities, high-quality bonds and income-producing equities. These assets can be preferable because they offer predictable payments over ...

One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The “core” ...

High-yield bonds behave more like stocks than investment-grade bonds. These bonds have significant holdings in smaller companies, which are considered to have a weaker financial condition but benefit ...

[The capital structures of companies in the high-yield universe have expanded greatly from traditional high-yield bonds to an array of alternative financing solutions that include bank loans and ...

Discover the semi-annual bond basis (SABB), which lets investors compare bond yields with different payment schedules, standardizing evaluations for informed decisions.

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Looking to add a shot of yield to your bond portfolio? Your timing isn’t great. High-yield bonds’ spreads over Treasury bonds are near historical lows, and corporate layoffs are surging, a sign that ...

High yield bonds offer superior returns with manageable risk when selected using strict criteria on credit rating, maturity, and leverage metrics. My portfolio favors bonds with maturities under 5 ...

High yield corporate bonds delivered strong results in 2025, supported by steady economic growth, accommodative Fed policy, solid corporate fundamentals, and constructive technicals. The Seix High ...