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29 paź 2024 · Explore how the Fed signalling an end to rate hikes and possible cuts might affect bond yields and behaviours with this outlook of the municipal market in 2024.
8 gru 2021 · It’s a myth that Fed hikes are always bad news for municipal bonds. Discover three facts that could change your thinking on munis and rising interest rates.
30 wrz 2024 · For bondholders in the 32% and above tax brackets, a muni may yield more after considering the impact of federal, state, and other taxes. Even for an investor in the 22% or 24% tax brackets, the yields are about the same after taxes.
28 paź 2024 · The most basic strategy for investing in municipal bonds is to purchase a bond with an attractive interest rate, or yield, and hold the bond until it matures. The next level of...
28 cze 2024 · The yield for the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index is about 3.8%, which is the equivalent of a 7.6% yield for a fully taxable bond for an investor in the top tax bracket and in a state with high income taxes. Absolute yields are attractive. Source: Yield to worst of the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index, as of 7/3/2024.
23 maj 2024 · As a fixed-income security, the market price of a municipal bond fluctuates with changes in interest rates: When interest rates rise, bond prices decline; when interest rates decline, bond prices...
29 gru 2023 · As we enter the final quarter of 2024, we will explore the opportunities in today’s municipal market and highlight key themes we believe are important for municipal bond investors. 1. Year-to-Date Supply Is Near Record Highs. The municipal market has experienced a significant uptick in issuance this year, with tax-exempt supply reaching the ...
