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10 Reasons New York City’s Credit Remains Resilient
by Nisha Patel, Managing Director; Evan Rourke, Director, Portfolio Management
November 5, 2025
Here are 10 reasons why we believe NYC’s fiscal health and credit strength may continue.
Corporate Bond Laddering: What’s the Ideal Number of Bonds?
by Bernie Scozzafava, Director, Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management; John Hemingway, Vice President, Portfolio Manager ; +1
October 20, 2025
Is there an ideal number of corporate bonds to hold in a ladder that might provide diversification while limiting transaction costs? Read why we think so, and what that number has in common with a sci-fi classic.
Bond Ladder Strategy: Tax Optimize for Fixed Income
by Nisha Patel, Managing Director; Nicholas Stahelski, Vice President, Portfolio Manager
September 16, 2025
Taxes often take a big bite out of returns, but capitalizing on multiple fixed income sectors lets investors focus on individual tax considerations and select a better after-tax option.
More Is More: Combining Corporates and Munis in Laddered Bond Strategies
by Nisha Patel, Managing Director; Bernie Scozzafava, Director, Quantitative Research and Portfolio Management ; +1
July 31, 2025
Take advantage of municipal and corporate bonds’ combined strength. Read how one blended portfolio strategy can provide the best of both worlds.
Fixed Income Tax Loss Harvesting: Realizing Losses No Matter When They Occur
by Nisha Patel, Managing Director; Nicholas Stahelski, Vice President, Portfolio Manager
April 10, 2025
Learn how an “all weather” approach to fixed income tax loss harvesting helps to add value in any market climate.