The High Yield Trade: Crowded, or Crowd Pleaser?

The High Yield Trade: Crowded, or Crowd Pleaser?

Demand for high yield bonds in the first part of the year has been significant, but all this high yield hubbub begs the question: Is the trade too crowded? Matt Tucker investigates.

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3 Signs That US Treasury Rates Will Rise

By Russ Koesterich, CFA and Matt Tucker, CFA | Apr 26, 2012 | Be the first to comment

How long can the 30-year bull market for Treasuries be sustained? While a bond market meltdown isn’t imminent, Russ and Matt outline the signs that investors can watch for that could signal the beginning of the end.

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Fewer Workers: A Drag on US Growth

By Russ Koesterich, CFA | Apr 20, 2012 | Be the first to comment

Russ explains why the declining labor force participation rate, a largely ignored number in the March jobs report, may be a big drag on US growth in the future.

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Q2 Outlook – Preparing for a Rockier Road (Video)

By Russ Koesterich, CFA | Apr 18, 2012 | Be the first to comment

The first quarter of 2012 saw the Dow climb 8% amid relatively low market volatility. Can the smooth ride continue?

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Q2 Markets: Don’t Expect Smooth Sailing

By Russ Koesterich, CFA | Apr 17, 2012 | Be the first to comment

While valuations still appear reasonable, inflationary pressures remain well contained and the economy is stabilizing, Russ explains why he expects more market volatility in the second quarter and details how investors may want to position their portfolios as a result.

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How Rising Rates Will Affect Stocks

By Russ Koesterich, CFA | Apr 13, 2012 | 1 Comment

While Russ expects long-term yields to rise modestly in 2012, he doesn’t believe this is major threat to stocks this year. Read on to find out why.

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Jobs Data a Reminder of the Slow, Fitful US Recovery

By Russ Koesterich, CFA | Apr 11, 2012 | 2 Comments

Last Friday’s monthly jobs report doesn’t herald the end of the US recovery. But Russ K says it’s a reminder of the recovery’s fragility and that improvement in the US economy will most likely continue to be characterized by fits and starts.

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So You Won the Lottery. Now What?

By Sue Thompson, CIMA | Apr 9, 2012 | Be the first to comment

While Sue is disappointed she didn’t win the Mega Millions jackpot, she’s not letting bitterness get in the way of offering up some advice for the winners.

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A Headwind for the US Economy: Tax Uncertainty

By Russ Koesterich, CFA | Apr 6, 2012 | Be the first to comment

Russ explains why the future of the US tax code has never been more uncertain, harder to plan for and such a looming potential headwind hanging over the US market.

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Positioning a Portfolio for Rising Rates

By Daniel Morillo, PhD | Apr 5, 2012 | Be the first to comment

Following the recent selloff in the US Treasury market, clients are asking how to position a portfolio in the face of rising interest rates. To answer that question, Daniel Morillo says it’s important to first look at what factors are causing rates to rise.

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