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More goes into the bond selection process than price.
Congress’s choice to maintain or lapse the TCJA could impact munis.
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Municipal bonds are priced with tax protection in mind.
Investors may balance the dramatic outperformance of a select few stocks with a diversified portfolio.
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The Fed is historically reticent to change policy before an election.
Rates won’t be higher forever.
It could be years before the Fed reaches its 2% target.
Investors should think constructively about the “Maturity Wall.”
The Fed is in no rush to cut rates.
The expectation of rate cuts makes corporate bonds an attractive opportunity.
The end of rolling recessions bodes well for risk assets.
The Fed will look closely at inflation numbers before making any cuts.
Income and duration lead total return potential.
Widening spreads could provide a step back into high yield.
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The presidential election, geopolitical risks and Fed moves are things to watch in 2024.
A weaker economy and earnings may impact the high-yield market.
Investors and markets differ in their expectations for rate cuts.
The high-yield market saw a strong 2023.
Despite the UAW strike, auto ABS remain strong.
Consumer spending may be value based in 2024.
Experiences are trumping big-ticket items this holiday season.
European equities are priced for pessimism; U.S. equities are not.
A decline in rates could boost the short end of the yield curve.
Investors must consider timing when evaluating opportunities abroad.
The Fed is seeing the results it hoped for.
Opportunities remain to invest in credit card ABS.
The 2024 presidential election could trigger an end-of-year rally.
Dividends are working, even when out of favor.
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Dividend performance follows a natural rotation.
International dividend payers have come through a lost decade.
More housing should increase affordability.
Investors may want to take a fresh look at the dividend investing space.
Mortgage-backed securities may become more attractive relative to credit.
As the Fed continues quantitative tightening, spreads widen.
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