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Nominal yield, a key bond metric, is calculated by dividing the annual interest by the bond's face value, not purchase price. Learn its influence on bonds now.

Looking to add a shot of yield to your bond portfolio? Your timing isn’t great. High-yield bonds’ spreads over Treasury bonds are near historical lows, and corporate layoffs are surging, a sign that ...

The credit spreads on high-yield bonds remain tight at the start of 2026, with spreads averaging around 270 basis points, according to the Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Index. This indicates the market is ...

One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The “core” ...

High-yield bonds behave more like stocks than investment-grade bonds. These bonds have significant holdings in smaller companies, which are considered to have a weaker financial condition but benefit ...

[The capital structures of companies in the high-yield universe have expanded greatly from traditional high-yield bonds to an array of alternative financing solutions that include bank loans and ...

*Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Figures quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and do not reflect taxes a shareholder may pay on an ...