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Retirement
Adapting to the changing landscape of income
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Retirement is, for many, the culmination of their life’s work. As their financial advisor, you’ve been helping your clients strategize and plan for that milestone. But what happens if what you’ve been planning for changes right before the goal line? We’re seeing that today in the world of retirement income.
Fixed Income Insights
Why BBB munis are an A+ opportunity in our books
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Investment grade muni spreads tightened significantly since March, but still remain elevated in some areas versus historical averages.
Fixed Income Insights
February 2021 Fixed Income Market Update
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In our view, January may prove to be a microcosm of the new year. Optimism abounds for progress against the pandemic and a rapid economic recovery, but challenges remain on both fronts.
Market Outlooks
Inflation: Much discussed but rarely witnessed
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Alongside the prospect for a strong economic recovery, a growing debate has sprung up around the path of inflation and whether it could derail growth.
Market Outlooks
BMO Market Charts: February 17, 2021
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The diversification benefit of owning both stocks and bonds has historically helped investors navigate adverse market conditions between the two asset classes.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Market Snapshot: February 12, 2021
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Read the Weekly Market Snapshot to stay up-to-date with stock markets and sectors, bond market returns and financial news for the week.
Fixed Income Insights
High Yield: Passing the Baton from Beta to Alpha
Global Head of Portfolio Construction and Strategy Adam Hetts talks to Seth Meyer and Tom Ross, portfolio managers on the high-yield bond strategies, about how with credit spreads gradually tightening, returns will likely become less about market direction (beta) and more about identifying individual opportunities (alpha).
Retirement
Taking Stock of Emergency Savings Account Options
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The events of the past year have reinforced the importance of being financially prepared for unexpected emergencies. Retirement Director Ben Rizzuto discusses some of the options – both inside and outside of retirement plans – that are available for plan sponsors and business owners to help employees build up adequate savings.
Market Outlooks
BMO Market Charts - February 08, 2021
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Despite the changes in rates over the last decade, income has been the primary driver of total return for high yield corporate bonds.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Market Snapshot: February 5, 2021
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Read the Weekly Market Snapshot to stay up-to-date with stock markets and sectors, bond market returns and financial news for the week.