Author: Julia Bell

Asset-backed securities are drawing renewed investor interest as spread-hungry buyers look for yield with shorter duration and structural credit protection above corporate bonds.

Floating rate preferred shares are drawing quiet but steady buyer interest as rate cut timelines stretch. Here’s why the structure works – and where it breaks down.

Strip bonds are returning to deflation-hedging portfolios as allocators use their extreme duration sensitivity to position for falling yields and rising purchasing power.

Treasury Floating Rate Notes offer government-backed income that adjusts weekly with short-term rates, attracting investors who want yield without duration risk.

Equity-linked CDs are back, offering principal protection plus index-linked upside. Here’s who they’re for, how they work, and what buyers often miss.

Callable agency bonds are drawing renewed attention as rate volatility persists. Here’s what investors need to understand before buying.

Currency-hedged bond ETFs are gaining traction as dollar swings widen. Here’s why the cost-benefit of hedging has shifted – and who’s paying attention.

Municipal money market funds are drawing unusual inflows as state tax policy shifts and federal rate uncertainty grows. Here’s what’s driving the move and what investors should watch.

Buffered ETFs are absorbing conservative equity demand after volatility spikes. Here’s how they work, who’s buying, and what the cap rate tradeoff really means.

Tax-loss harvesting ETFs are gaining traction among direct indexers as complementary tools for managing tax alpha across hybrid portfolio structures.