Income & Hedges

Going Corporate

Corporate bonds offer compelling yields relative to high-priced Treasuries. And our latest play on corporate debt offers investors additional yield by slightly extending the duration of its portfolio.

 

Fixed-Income Finesse

The US Treasury yield curve has flattened to the point where there's nowhere to go but up. Our latest play seeks to exploit the eventual rise in interest rates.

Adding Duration

Most state and local governments are emerging from the downturn with their finances intact. Such stability has emboldened investors to assume greater risk in the municipal bond market.

Income Pipelines

The latest addition to our Income & Hedges Portfolio allows investors to benefit from growing energy demand while avoiding the rollercoaster ride of rising and falling oil prices.

The Value of a Hedge

They may not be the most glamorous investments, but our Income & Hedges Portfolio has outperformed the broad market this year.

Mid-Year Review

It's time to take stock of the past six months and look forward to the second half of the year. Despite the negative headlines from Europe and Washington, the situation isn't as dire as one might think.

The Coming Correction

Although the odds of another recession are long, a market correction is in the cards this summer. Income-oriented investors should adopt a defensive posture for their portfolios.

Liquid Dividends

Master limited partnerships have been all the rage with income investors for years. ETF issuers are starting to catch on.

Cash Management

The returns on an average money market fund are almost nonexistent. This ETF is an option for the yield-starved investor with cash on hand.

Cheap Insurance

This ETF provides insurance against rising inflation and the opportunity to capture an attractive yield.