Fixed Income
Bond-market context, yield strategy, and fixed-income portfolio construction coverage.
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- PATINA Is Dead: Why Bonds Are Finally a Real Alternative to Stocks
TINA Is Dead: Why Bonds Are Finally a Real Alternative to Stocks
As we show, prior peaks in the relative returns of stocks versus bonds tend to reverse quickly, but the timing of such reversals is incredibly hard to predict.
Michael P. Lebowitz
- PAMunicipal Bonds Just Got Punched in the Mouth. Is It Time to Buy?
Municipal Bonds Just Got Punched in the Mouth. Is It Time to Buy?
The municipal bond market got punched in the mouth this week with municipal bond yields rising across the board at a much higher level than treasuries.
Guest Contributor
- PAWhy Bonds May Be One of the Most Interesting Investments Again
Why Bonds May Be One of the Most Interesting Investments Again
But, if you think about where fixed income investors would start out today, where they end up a few years down the road should be much better than where they have been of late.
Orion
- PATreasury Yields Aren’t Threatening Small-Cap Market Rally
Treasury Yields Aren’t Threatening Small-Cap Market Rally
Translation: Treasury yields can threaten any rally, but there are no guarantees of that happening.
Todd Shriber
- PAThe Bond Market Is Sending a Warning About the Next Era of Interest Rates
The Bond Market Is Sending a Warning About the Next Era of Interest Rates
Indeed, $6 billion is substantially more than double the previous buyback rate but apparently falls short of what bond traders either hoped or expected.
Steve Sosnick
- PAThe Bond “Rout” Is Overblown. What Higher Treasury Yields Really Mean
The Bond “Rout” Is Overblown. What Higher Treasury Yields Really Mean
We hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! It is hard to believe another summer is in the books, but the older I get, the quicker the calendar pages flip.
Orion
- PAThe Real Treasury Bond Problem: Rising Interest Rates Meet America’s Massive Debt
The Real Treasury Bond Problem: Rising Interest Rates Meet America’s Massive Debt
The issues that they raise are very real, but they have long predated today’s squabbles and the latest Treasury yield. Let me explain.
Guest Contributor
- PATreasury Yields Threaten Market Rally
Treasury Yields Threaten Market Rally
Unfortunately, the specter of the bond market encroaching on the equity market party has been building for months.
Todd Shriber
- PADruckenmiller’s Bond Market Warning: What It Means for Investors Now
Druckenmiller’s Bond Market Warning: What It Means for Investors Now
The market remains within a stone’s throw of previous highs, but underlying momentum quietly rolls over.
Lance Roberts
- PABonds Take the Spotlight as Yields Surge
Bonds Take the Spotlight as Yields Surge
Strong economic activity and broad-based earnings growth offer better incentives to focus on the long-term trends and look beyond immediate volatility.
Stephen Kates
- PAA 5% Bond Yield Isn’t a Crisis. It’s a Return to Normal
A 5% Bond Yield Isn’t a Crisis. It’s a Return to Normal
A 5% long bond isn’t the crisis, it’s the receipt, and the fifteen years when money was free did far more damage to growth than normal interest rates ever will.
Lance Roberts
- PALacy Hunt Just Changed His Mind on Bonds. Should You?
Lacy Hunt Just Changed His Mind on Bonds. Should You?
Economist Lacy Hunt has been a bond bull longer than most money managers have been in the business.
Michael P. Lebowitz
- PAWall Street Says Dump Your Bonds. Here's Why That's a Costly Mistake.
Wall Street Says Dump Your Bonds. Here's Why That's a Costly Mistake.
Lately, it seems like you can’t open a financial publication without stumbling across another article declaring the 60/40 portfolio dead.
Lance Roberts
PAThe Case for Selectivity in Fixed Income as Credit Spreads Hit ExtremesThe Case for Selectivity in Fixed Income as Credit Spreads Hit Extremes
Fixed income markets are entering 2026 priced for perfection.
Guest Contributor
PAHigh Issuance, High Opportunity: How Advisors Can Navigate The 2026 Municipal Bond LandscapeHigh Issuance, High Opportunity: How Advisors Can Navigate The 2026 Municipal Bond Landscape
The municipal bond market enters 2026 from a position of both heavy supply and resilient fundamentals , creating a nuanced landscape for advisors who
Douglas Heikkinen
PAAre You Overlooking Bonds? The Key to a Truly Balanced PortfolioAre You Overlooking Bonds? The Key to a Truly Balanced Portfolio
When building a strong and diversified portfolio, most investors focus heavily on stocks.
Lance Roberts
PAThe Future of Fixed Income Investments in a Changing EconomyThe Future of Fixed Income Investments in a Changing Economy
Fixed income investments have long been a cornerstone of a well-balanced investment portfolio.
Walter Valenzuela
PAIntegrating Fixed Income into a Modern Investment StrategyIntegrating Fixed Income into a Modern Investment Strategy
The Role of Fixed Income in a Modern Investment Portfolio In a modern investment portfolio, fixed income has become increasingly significant as investors seek
Walter Valenzuela
PAWhy Municipal Bonds Are a Smart Play After the ElectionWhy Municipal Bonds Are a Smart Play After the Election
Key takeaways Monetary easing: A macroeconomic environment with potentially lower interest rates is supportive of municipal bonds.
Guest Contributor
PABond Prices Go Up Faster Than They Come Down: A Look at ConvexityBond Prices Go Up Faster Than They Come Down: A Look at Convexity
Fixed-income investors often ask what the duration of a bond is — as a way of determining interest rate sensitivity.
Guest Contributor



