Topic: Fixed Income
MAY 24
Times Change: Has Your Investment Approach?
Topics: Investing for Income, Fixed Income, Equities
Times change, and like most of us, you probably update your fashion, technology and maybe even your diet and musical interests to keep pace. Can you say the same about your financial strategies? See if you're up-to-date or behind the financial times.
MAY 24
The Day the Go-Anywhere Team Came to You
Topics: Equities, Fixed Income, Investing for Income
Earlier this year, portfolio managers of the BlackRock Global Allocation Fund sat down in a live webinar to interact with investors. Missed it? Get the recap.
MAY 24
4 Answers About Target Date Funds
Topics: Retirement, Fixed Income, Equities
You've got questions, we've got answers. . .at least four, on the topic of target date funds.
MAY 23
Breaking Free from the Bonds of Tradition
Daily Stat | Topics: Investing for Income, Fixed Income
77%: Assets invested in bond mutual funds that could lose money if interest rates rise by 1%
MAY 20
Can the Rally Continue?
Russ Koesterich | Topics: Fixed Income, Economic Outlook, Equities
Can the Rally Continue? In the latest Investment Directions, Russ Koesterich provides his take and explains his recent downgrade of France and upgrade of South Korea.
MAY 13
High-Yield Bonds in a World of Low Rates
Peter Hayes | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
Over the past few years, high-yield bonds have been one of the best performing asset classes. But now that spreads have compressed and prices have gone way up, what should investors do? Peter Hayes, Head of the Municipal Bonds Group, shares his views.
MAY 13
States Saving for a Rainy Day
Chart of the Week | Topics: Fixed Income
Balances in state rainy day funds have increased 50% since reaching a low in fiscal year 2010.
MAY 9
The Methadone Market
Jeff Rosenberg | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income
Jeffrey Rosenberg discusses the implications of the Bank of Japan's historic announcement, how investors are encouraged to front-run policy changes and why inflation may not appear for some time.
MAY 8
Munis "Spring Ahead"
Peter Hayes & James Schwartz | Topics: Fixed Income, Economic Outlook, Investing for Income
March melancholy gave way to April optimism in the municipal market, as tax-season selling abated and supply/demand looked to resume a more favorable balance. Peter Hayes and James Schwartz discuss this and more in their monthly market update.
MAY 6
Will Municipals’ Tax-Exempt Status Change?
Peter Hayes | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
A cap on municipals’ tax exemption remains in the budget proposal, but will this change actually go through? Peter Hayes, Head of the Municipal Bonds Group, weighs in with his views.
MAY 1
High Yield: Why You Still Need It
James Keenan | Topics: Investing for Income, Fixed Income, Economic Outlook
After a solid four-year run, many investors are asking whether it’s time to lock in profits in high yield and move on. Jim Keenan, head of Leveraged Finance at BlackRock, explains why high yield stills deserve a central place in investor portfolios.
APR 30
A Core Bond Alternative Built to Adapt
Rick Rieder & Bob Miller | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder and Bob Miller discuss why traditional fixed income approaches may not work in this new world of investing, and how an adaptable approach can help investors achieve their goals.
APR 30
Blessed with Long Life. Hit by Low Yields. Time to Make a Change.
Topics: Fixed Income, Retirement, Economic Outlook
Living longer is a blessing, but it’s an expensive one. More years in retirement means your money needs to last longer and stretch. The old ways of investing won’t get you to where you need to be. It’s time for a new strategy.
APR 22
Positioning Your Portfolio for a Fed Exit
Jeff Rosenberg | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
When will the Fed begin to pull back on its quantitative easing program? Jeff Rosenberg, reveals his thoughts on a timeline and discusses how investors should position their portfolios for a potential Fed exit.
APR 12
What's Next: The Critical Answers Spring Update
BlackRock | Topics: Fixed Income, Equities, Investing for Income, Economic Outlook
BlackRock's senior strategists discuss their views on key market and investment topics, answer the critical questions on investors' minds and point to where they see opportunities in the market.
APR 12
What’s Next: Spring Update Investment Actions
BlackRock | Topics: Fixed Income, Equities, Economic Outlook, Investing for Income
BlackRock's best recommendations for the current investing environment.
APR 8
The Sequester's Impact on the State and Local Level
Peter Hayes | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
Many investors are wondering how the federal sequester will impact the state and local level. Peter Hayes, Head of the Municipal Bonds Group, discusses this and more.
MAR 11
Traditional Fixed Income No Longer Compensates for Risks
Jeff Rosenberg | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
Traditional fixed income investments no longer compensate investors for the risks that they are taking. Jeff Rosenberg, Chief Investment Strategist for Fixed Income, shares his recommendations for how investors can generate income with their fixed income portfolios.
MAR 8
State of the States & Local Governments
BlackRock | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income, Economic Outlook
Investors in municipal bonds have kept a close watch on how state and local governments have fared in the Great Recession and era of austerity. This report takes a comprehensive look at the current state of states and locals.
FEB 25
Harness the Power of Tax Exemption with Munis
Peter Hayes | Topics: Fixed Income, Economic Outlook
In light of recent tax hikes, many investors are wondering how they can keep more of what they earn. Peter Hayes, Head of the Municipal Bonds Group, explains how you can harness the power of tax exemption with municipals.
FEB 11
Where Will Interest Rates Go in 2013?
Jeff Rosenberg | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
January's backup in the 10-year treasury yield has many investors wondering if interest rates will rise further. Jeff Rosenberg, Chief Investment Strategist for Fixed Income, shares his interest rate outlook and recommendations for how investors should position their fixed income portfolios this year.
JAN 24
Hungry for Yield? Loans May Satisfy
Leland Hart | Topics: Investing for Income, Fixed Income, Economic Outlook
Seeking to enhance yield in your portfolio without appreciably increasing risk? BlackRock's Leland Hart says floating rate bank loans may be the answer.
JAN 23
New Year, New (and Old) Reasons to Like Munis
Peter Hayes | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income, Equities, Economic Outlook
Munis have long been a source of high-quality, low-volatility income. That's true to this day, but BlackRock's Peter Hayes explains why 2013 will not be exactly like 2012...or 2011.
JAN 22
Keep More of What You Earn with Munis
Peter Hayes | Topics: Fixed Income, Economic Outlook
Municipals have had quite a run but they still remain an attractive investment in 2013. Peter Hayes, Head of the Municipal Bonds Group, explains how you can keep more of what you earn with municipals.
JAN 14
Positioning Your Fixed Income Portfolio in 2013
Jeff Rosenberg | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
Now that the new year has begun, how should you position your fixed income portfolio? Jeff Rosenberg, Chief Investment Strategist for Fixed Income, discusses opportunities in the fixed income market in 2013.
JAN 11
Fixed Income Outlook for 2013
Jeff Rosenberg | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
Jeffrey Rosenberg, BlackRock's Chief Investment Strategist for Fixed Income, discusses his themes for 2013, including the outlook for interest rates and fixed income sectors, as well as perspectives on China and Japan.
JAN 2
US Fiscal Cliff Deal: A Stopgap, Not a Solution
Russ Koesterich | Topics: Equities, Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
With Washington finally coming to a limited agreement to prevent (or delay) the fiscal cliff, BlackRock offers our thoughts about the economic and investment implications.
DEC 17
Fiscal Cliff: Good News for Fixed Income Markets?
Jeff Rosenberg | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
Jeff Rosenberg, Chief Investment Strategist for Fixed Income, reveals why going over the fiscal cliff may be good news for some areas of the fixed income market.
DEC 10
Worried about Muni Credit? Understand the Fiscal Cliff Impact
Peter Hayes | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
Peter Hayes, Head of the Municipal Bonds Group, discusses the fiscal cliff and the potential impact on municipal credit.
NOV 26
The Impact of Tax Policy Changes on Municipals
Peter Hayes | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
Peter Hayes, Head of the Municipal Bonds Group, discusses the potential impact that pending tax policy changes may have on the municipal bond market.
NOV 26
Taking Stock: Market Views From the Go-Anywhere Team
BlackRock | Topics: Economic Outlook, Equities, Fixed Income
The go-anywhere BlackRock Global Allocation team offers insight into today's markets and discusses how they're navigating an uncertain world.
NOV 14
State of California Update
Peter Hayes & Jack Erbeck | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income, Economic Outlook
After capturing its fair share of news flow in 2012, California enters the second quarter of its fiscal year headline-free and with a notable budget win after voters approved a meaningful tax measure on Election Day.
NOV 8
Now for the Hard Part: Investing After the US Elections
BlackRock | Topics: Economic Outlook, Investing for Income, Equities, Fixed Income
The votes have been cast; now the hard work begins. In a new report, BlackRock discusses the key challenges and other market implications of the US elections.
OCT 24
Beyond the Ordinary: Credit Opportunities for Yield and Return
Rick Rieder | Topics: Fixed Income, Economic Outlook
Rick Rieder, Co-Chair of BlackRock's Special Credit Opportunities Investment Committee, discusses the unprecedented credit-related opportunities being created in the post-crisis fixed income world.
OCT 1
2012 Elections: Implications, Insights and Investments
Peter Hayes & Jeff Rosenberg | Topics: Economic Outlook, Investing for Income, Equities, Fixed Income
In our pre-election analysis, BlackRock offers suggestions as to where investors can find value in the current markets.
AUG 8
The Appeal of Dedicated Tax Bonds
BlackRock | Topics: Fixed Income, Economic Outlook
Amid fears - warranted or not - of municipal bankrupties, dedicated-tax bonds are one form of muni debt that offers a certain amount of solace for investors. Members of the BlackRock Municipal Bond Management Committee explain why.
JUL 26
Local Government Bankruptcies: Cause for Alarm?
James Schwartz & Peter Hayes | Topics: Economic Outlook, Fixed Income
The fiscal plight of local governments has been well publicized, with recent bankruptcy filings sparking concern about risk in the municipal space. The news flow comes as little surprise to members of the BlackRock Municipals Group.
JUN 1
Making a Difference One Bond at a Time
Peter Hayes & James Schwartz | Topics: Investing for Income, Fixed Income
The municipal bond market is rich in opportunity. Learn how careful credit research can make all the difference in the success or failure of a municipal bond portfolio today.
MAY 1
"TIPS" for Protecting Your Portfolio Today from Inflation Tomorrow
Brian Weinstein & Martin Hegarty | Topics: Fixed Income, Investing for Income
Higher rates of inflation may be on the horizon, and investors should be prepared. BlackRock's senior inflation-linked fixed income experts discuss the value that Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) can provide to a portfolio.
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Jeffrey Rosenberg, BlackRock's Chief Investment Strategist for Fixed Income, discusses the implications of the Bank of Japan's historic announcement, how investors are encouraged to front-run policy changes and why inflation may not appear for some time.
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Peter Hayes, Head of the Municipal Bonds Group & Lead Portfolio Manager of the Municipal Bond Management Committee