Chasing Yields
Our latest musings about actions and events affecting the investment landscape
What are the chances my 5% bonds will be called?
The likelihood of a 5%-5.25% bond being called in the current and future rate environment largely depends on several factors, including interest rate trends and the issuer’s financial strategy.
How long will 5% last on long Muni Bond Offerings?
A 5% yield on a 30-year municipal bond is an attractive buying-point for high-quality, tax-free investors.
Have you forgotten the 10-year .52% return? Opportunity exists today!
According to Bloomberg, J.P. Morgan Chase raised its forecast for 2025 municipal bond issuance from $490 billion to $560 billion.
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