Rate cut expectations pushed more investors into investment-grade corporate bonds, giving them their best quarter in nearly a year.
If the risk of stepping too far out into the yield curve is too much to bear, consider using intermediate bond options.
Semiconductor stocks continue to rally and will continue to do so as long as the AI and data center themes stay hot.
Fixed income investors may want to take a middle-ground approach with bonds and opt for debt with intermediate maturity dates.
A potential recession could push even more investors to bond, but recession or not, investors can reap the benefits of core bond exposure.
Despite forthcoming volatility, it's an ideal time to get municipal debt exposure, especially in the current market environment.
History typically shows that election years don't produce major volatility swings in the municipal bond market.
ETFs saw a record number of inflows in August, including bond-focused funds, which are offering opportunities in corporate debt.
The forthcoming presidential election is certainly adding a healthy dose of intrigue into the municipal bond space.
Copper has been trending lower since the middle of May, but supply disruptions in Latin America could help reverse that trend.
Mining stocks can certainly benefit from gold’s run as the precious metal looks to break past the $2,600 per ounce mark. Gold prices are already up about 23% for the year and could keep on rallying with a number of tailwinds behind it.
Before the pandemic hit in 2020, a decade-long bull run in the stock market saw the 60/40 portfolio slowly fall out of favor. With market volatility returning, that 60/40 split appears to be making a comeback.
It's an ideal time to add bonds, especially if they are poised to outperform stocks over the next 10 years.
Investors can still extract yield while adding core bond exposure with the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI).
During volatile markets, investors may flock to safe haven sectors like utilities that can weather a recession.
As gold prices continue to rise, investors may want to consider gold miners, which are offering incredible value.
The equities market could see small-caps outrunning their large-cap peers as more investors are shifting to small-cap stocks.
The ongoing global electrification is spurring a demand for copper, but supply shortages could portend higher prices in the future.
When looking to pair yield and credit quality, corporate bonds are an ideal option, especially when it comes to investment-grade.
Efforts to plant more wheat have been stifled, which could potentially upset global markets, thereby pushing prices higher.
The incorporation of artificial intelligence in the crypto space could push AI-focused exchange-traded funds even higher.
Investors could be shifting to safer debt, which could outperform once the Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates.
A transition to alternative energy is helping to fuel a 4th industrial revolution. In turn, this will increase critical minerals demand.
More inflows into active bond ETFs during the month of June is following the overall trend of higher inflows since the start of the year.
The expectation of rate cuts is not only fueling news-sensitive trades in emerging markets equities, but also in bonds.
Investors continue to pile into bond funds, looking to add yield now before the Federal Reserve starts instituting rate cuts.
Investors may want to opt for a middle-ground solution for yield and rate risk with intermediate bond funds.
Corporate bonds continue to garner interest as investors may be locking in current yields now before eventual rate cuts take place.
Signs of cooling inflation are bringing bond bulls back as the Federal Reserve recently kept interest rates unchanged yet again.
It could be an opportune time to take advantage of core bond exposure now before a potential rally despite latest Fed-speak.
High interest rates continue to add a dose of uncertainty into the bond markets. Investors are responding by turning to active ETFs.
Despite prices heading lower, the start of summer could bring seasonal gold buying if history repeats itself.
Treasury bonds are rallying, which opens the pathway for investment opportunities in three Vanguard exchange-traded funds.
More investors opt for market flexibility with active funds as inflows are outshining their passive peers in the current market environment.
Despite the falling yield spreads, investors continue to bet on rising prices in emerging markets (EM) bonds.
Emerging markets can offer traders the ability to play off strength outside U.S. borders, and with leveraged ETFs.
Risk of a recession is abating as the capital markets could see interest rate cuts this year with signs of cooling inflation.
Rather than dive into a vast pool individual bond options, these three ETFs can provide a low-cost and convenient option.
Copper's price movements have decoupled themselves from the market movements inherent in base metals as well as oil.
While extracting yield is a prime option for bonds exposure, the risk associated with depreciating prices shouldn't put off investors.
As the capital markets brace for potential rate cuts before the end of the new year, investor demand is building for corporate bonds.
Rising profits could bring more fixed income investors to corporate bonds if the profit outlook remains rosy.
Rather than wait for interest rate cuts, some companies are opting to simply offload debt, which could be a boon for corporate bonds.
The current macroenvironment could spell opportunity for active bond funds as bond yields may have peaked.
April’s sell-off isn’t dissuading investors from taking a closer look at adding bonds to their portfolio. The price dip is giving prospective bond investors a chance to take action on higher yields now before the U.S. Federal Reserve eventually cuts rates.
The prospect of interest rate cuts may be helping to fuel gold's rally. However, it's not the only factor propelling gold to new highs.
Even if higher-for-longer interest rates are applying downward pressure on prices, bonds still look enticing.
Amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, bullish momentum could remain for a pair of Vanguard oil ETFs.
The melding of yield and rate risk mitigation is available in the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV).
Traders can continue riding the strength of the AI wave with the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull and Bear 3X Shares (SOXL).
