(LQD)

REITs have surged in value. But opportunities still remain for income-oriented investors. I present two REITs to buy today.

HYG Vs. LQD: Excess Returns With Lower Duration, Minor Credit Risk Increase

Today, First Trust Advisors announced it is expanding its roster of Target Income ETFs with the launch of three new funds.  Each of these Target Income ETFs looks to generate current income with a sec...

Interest rates are historically high. Bonds often offer higher yields than REITs. Yet, REITs crush them over the long run. Here's why.

The closed-end fund space saw a significant narrowing of discounts throughout 2024 as equity markets charged higher and now discounts remain tight heading into 2025. In particular, equity CEFs have se...

Tight credit spreads limit LQD ETF's upside potential in current markets. The Fed is guiding fewer rate cuts for 2025 amid heightened inflation risks. I recommend avoiding buying long-duration corpora...

The iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF has underperformed due to its long duration and sensitivity to rate changes amidst inflation. Credit spreads are at historically low levels, off...

Low options-adjusted spread (OAS) of IG bonds limits upside potential and increases downside risk, making them less attractive compared to US Treasury bonds. State taxes on corporate bond interest pay...