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Ending Another Cycle: What to Do with Rising Rates in Fixed Income

by Evan Rourke, Director, Portfolio Management
May 4, 2023
Read why following the Fed’s lead has historically delivered strong performance for fixed income investors.
Interesting Times: Exploring the Three Rs of Fixed Income


by Bernie Scozzafava, Director, Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management; Evan Rourke, Director, Portfolio Management
December 19, 2022
What do the three Rs of fixed income investing tell us about what to expect? We see signs of stabilization ahead.
More Is More: Combining Corporates and Munis in Laddered Bond Strategies


by Bernie Scozzafava, Director, Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management; Evan Rourke, Director, Portfolio Management
July 21, 2022
Find out how a rules-based multisector strategy can help fixed income investors access the highest after-tax yields in all market environments.
Midyear Bond Outlook: A Stable Ladder in Uncertain Times


by Bernie Scozzafava, Director, Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management; Evan Rourke, Director, Portfolio Management
July 11, 2022
How can bond investors stay ahead of rising rates?
Seeking Shelter in a Market Storm: Understanding the Market Discount Rule

by Evan Rourke, Director, Portfolio Management
May 31, 2022
How can investors find value in the protection of the market discount rule?
Is History Really Repeating Itself in Today’s Muni Market?

by Evan Rourke, Director, Portfolio Management
March 31, 2022
The muni market is in the midst of a historic sell-off, the likes of which we’ve only seen a few times before—but much has changed since those few times. How should bond investors handle it?
A Structure to Enhance Yield in Fixed Income SMAs

by Evan Rourke, Director, Portfolio Management
February 7, 2022
A dependable hybrid can be the best, even when it comes to fixed income investing.
2022 Bond Outlook: Solid Markets Despite Inflation Threats


by Evan Rourke, Director, Portfolio Management; Bernie Scozzafava, Director, Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management
January 10, 2022
Bonds performed well in 2021. Expect more of the same in 2022, even amid risks.
What to Make of Recent Volatility in the Muni Market?

by Evan Rourke, Director, Portfolio Management
October 14, 2021
Municipal bonds had a turbulent third quarter. But did the sharp rise in yields (and corresponding drop in prices) cause investors to overreact?