Despite Inflation, Munis Still Have Value
For investors, the downturn in munis could serve as a big buying opportunity.
Aaron Levitt
Aaron Levitt is an independent investment analyst and author living in State College, Pennsylvania. His work appears in several high profile publications in both print and on the web. As an advocate for long-term globally oriented investing, Aaron believes that exchange traded funds have leveled playing field for Main Street. Following global macro-economic trends, investors now have several avenues to create great long term portfolios. Aaron is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he studied Economics and International Business. Aside for helping regular investors develop winning portfolios, his current projects include writing his first book about investing in North America’s changing energy landscape.
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Despite Inflation, Munis Still Have Value
For investors, the downturn in munis could serve as a big buying opportunity.
CLOs Offer High Yield & Low Risk
Offering a top-notch combination of yield-to-risk while still providing inflation protection, CLOs could be the answer for investors looking to generate returns and income in the challenging market environment.
CLOs Offer High Yield & Low Risk
Offering a top-notch combination of yield-to-risk while still providing inflation protection, CLOs could be the answer for investors looking to generate returns and income in the challenging market environment.
Total Return Bond Funds Offer the ‘Total’ Package
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Total Return Bond Funds Offer the ‘Total’ Package
Long-term investors looking for a bit more from their fixed income holdings may want to consider total return bond funds.
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Get to Know Ginnie Mae For Safety & Yield
GNMA or Ginnie Mae bonds as they are commonly known as, are one of the most unutilized bonds out there.
Don’t Forget International Bonds in Your Portfolio
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Don’t Forget International Bonds in Your Portfolio
The reality is international bonds can offer a whole host of benefits, including inflation protection, higher yields, and reduced risk/diversification factors.
Active Managers Are Winning This Year
All in all, active funds are proving their worth this year. And investors should consider them as part of their allocation plans.
Active Managers Are Winning This Year
All in all, active funds are proving their worth this year. And investors should consider them as part of their allocation plans.
Despite Promises, Large Shareholder's Aren't "Rocking the Boat"
However, despite all the talk, it turns out that larger shareholders are not doing that – and the voting records show a different story.
Despite Promises, Large Shareholder's Aren't "Rocking the Boat"
However, despite all the talk, it turns out that larger shareholders are not doing that – and the voting records show a different story.
Junk Is Looking Less Junky
Companies that have issued many of these bonds seem to be on better footing.
Junk Is Looking Less Junky
Companies that have issued many of these bonds seem to be on better footing.
Finding Salvation in Fallen Angel Bonds
Dubbed Fallen Angel bonds, these former high flyers, which have migrated into junk status, may offer some of the best yields and returns around.
Finding Salvation in Fallen Angel Bonds
Dubbed Fallen Angel bonds, these former high flyers, which have migrated into junk status, may offer some of the best yields and returns around.
Hybrids Could Be the Income Solution
Hybrid securities may provide the high income and stability investors need during the current market malaise.
Hybrids Could Be the Income Solution
Hybrid securities may provide the high income and stability investors need during the current market malaise.
Invest or Buy an Annuity? Which Makes Sense For You?
Annuities of all stripes have plenty of appeal for a wide range of scenarios. However, the decision to purchase one is not cut and dried.
Invest or Buy an Annuity? Which Makes Sense For You?
Annuities of all stripes have plenty of appeal for a wide range of scenarios. However, the decision to purchase one is not cut and dried.
Potential Portfolio Insurance With a Contingent Deferred Annuity
While CDAs are a relatively new product and are still in their infancy, investors may want to have this annuity product on their radar.
Potential Portfolio Insurance With a Contingent Deferred Annuity
While CDAs are a relatively new product and are still in their infancy, investors may want to have this annuity product on their radar.
Annuities Versus Bonds: Which Might Be Better?
Thanks to their steadfast guarantees, fixed annuities may offer the ballast and income generation that investors need and crave in the current high volatility environment.
Annuities Versus Bonds: Which Might Be Better?
Thanks to their steadfast guarantees, fixed annuities may offer the ballast and income generation that investors need and crave in the current high volatility environment.
Fidelity Sees Future Retirement Savings in Annuities
Thanks to a set of recent proposals and platform upgrades, Fidelity is making it easier for investors in workplace plans to buy annuities to meet their income needs.
Fidelity Sees Future Retirement Savings in Annuities
Thanks to a set of recent proposals and platform upgrades, Fidelity is making it easier for investors in workplace plans to buy annuities to meet their income needs.
Could a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract Be a Good Choice?
Given the benefits of fighting longevity and the ability to reduce RMDs, qualified longevity annuities could make a lot of sense for many investors.
Could a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract Be a Good Choice?
Given the benefits of fighting longevity and the ability to reduce RMDs, qualified longevity annuities could make a lot of sense for many investors.
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