MLQD - Considering Preferreds In An Income Portfolio

Low and likely falling interest rates coupled with tight credit spreads are limiting the bond market's upside and leaving investors searching for alternative sources of yield. While investors often have specific allocations to corporate bonds and high yield debt, not all portfolios include dedicated allocations to preferred stock. In this piece, we shed light on key developments in the debt markets and discuss reasons why preferreds ought to be considered for income-focused portfolios. Discussion topics include:

• Corporate Debt Growth
• Tight Credit Spreads
• Preferreds as an Alternative
• The Health of the Banking Sector

Corporate Debt Growth

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