IG Bond Flows

IG Bond Flows Investment-grade corporate bond funds continue to attract investors, resulting in the biggest 5-week inflow. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Cumulative Annual Flows to IG Bond Funds

Cumulative Annual Flows to IG Bond Funds Investment-Grade (IG) corporate bond funds have experienced a surge in investor interest and confidence this year, resulting in robust inflows into this asset class. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Liquidity Premium and IG Bonds

Liquidity Premium and IG Bonds The spread between low liquid and high liquid IG bonds is widening, despite the rally and the belief of an improvement in US-China trade tensions. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Spreads

U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Spreads While tight high-yield credit spreads generally reflect robust market confidence, they can also serve as a warning of excessive investor complacency. Given this dual nature, it’s crucial to monitor credit spreads closely. Image: Topdown Charts

S&P 500 vs. High-Grade U.S. Bonds vs. Junk U.S. Bonds

S&P 500 vs. High-Grade U.S. Bonds vs. Junk U.S. Bonds While U.S. stocks generally have higher long-term returns, the current economic climate may favor junk U.S. bonds as a more stable investment option amidst fears of an equity downturn. Image: Bloomberg

High-Yield Bond Returns

High-Yield Bond Returns 2024 has proven to be a terrific year for low-quality high yield investments, particularly within the CCC-rated cohort, which has seen returns exceeding 16%, as economic resilience exceeded expectations. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

High Yield Bond Flows

High Yield Bond Flows Persistence outflows from high yield bonds could signal a lack of confidence in the underlying companies and their capacity to fulfill debt obligations, making it a crucial indicator to monitor closely. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy