I’m generally not a fan of high-yield corporate bond ETFs for retirees, and it has very little to do with credit risk. My ...

Municipal bond ETFs offer tax-equivalent yields that exceed taxable bond returns for higher-bracket investors: iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB) at 3.19% yield manages $42.6B with 0.05% expenses ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. A 4.5% municipal bond yield and a 4.29% 10-year Treasury ...

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High yield munis carry more credit risk but have defaulted at far lower rates than comparable corporate bonds. Investment grade munis offer stability and very low default rates, making them a core tax ...

The municipal bond market extended its rally in the fourth quarter, outperforming U.S. Treasuries and corporate bonds, supported by relatively favorable technicals and two additional 25 bp Fed rate ...

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For an average investor, high-yield bond mutual funds are the best to invest in bonds rated below investment grade, popularly known as junk bonds. This is because these funds hold a wide range of ...