ESGB News and Press, IQ MacKay ESG Core Plus Bond ETF From 05/27/22

Bond ETFs are typically passively managed, meaning they seek to track the performance of specific segments of the bond market. Bond ETFs tend to have low management fees, no loads and low transaction costs. These savings help contribute to investors keeping more of what they earn. ...

Inflation remains front of mind for investors and policymakers alike. As the year progresses, expectation is for the growth to slow, bringing inflation gradually lower. Subduing inflation takes time, and the path may be rocky. For further details see: Inflation: Higher B...

The Treasury yield curve has seen a considerable shift up since the beginning of the year. Today, the 10-year Treasury note is trading in line with the Fed’s expected neutral rate, and there are signs traditional bond-equity correlations are returning. Due in large part to ...

Why markets have been falling ever since the Fed hiked rates? Why bonds may now provide improved opportunities for investors? Volatility likely isn't going anywhere anytime soon. So, what should investors do? For further details see: Markets Sell Off As Volatility Spikes...

Expects the bond market volatility to come off the boil a little bit or even better, see a rally in yields. There's a lot already priced into the bond market with respect to central bank interest rate hikes. Michael Craig, Head of Asset Allocation and Derivatives, TD Asset Managem...

We're now in an environment today where returns have been challenged and volatility has been elevated. For investors, that can be a challenging period to operate in. Higher rates, although painful on the way up, have uncovered or introduced a bit more value in a market where value had...

Fixed income is the higher-quality segment of a portfolio. It’s the segment of the portfolio that generates a steady, consistent income stream. It’s also an area of the portfolio that helps protect against negative economic scenarios. At these higher yield levels now...

Jimmy Xu: Volatility has been more pronounced in fixed income than equities in 2022. Xu: Volatility is uneven across different asset classes. Xu: We have been creating diversification through the use of options, especially in the equity space. For further details see: Wh...

The Treasury curve continued flattening during the first quarter of 2022, with short-term Treasury yields rising precipitously while longer Treasury yields rose at a slower rate. As the Treasury curve flattened and yields rose, spreads on investment-grade corporates and taxable munici...

The conflict will inevitably drive food prices higher. The European Central Bank announced an acceleration of its tapering program. Commodity markets may look very different than today, with potentially large changes in sources of production, as well as in transportation and refin...