FALN News and Press, iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF From 11/03/23

2023-11-03 03:30:00 ET Summary Following a strong first half of 2023, third quarter returns were more challenged across almost all asset classes. One outlier was high-yield debt, which often serves as a way to de-risk equity exposures when stocks are under pressure. Most year-...

2023-10-29 23:40:00 ET Summary The seas have been rough. There has been very little joy, either in the equity or in the in the bond markets. According to Bloomberg data, for the last three months, the DJIA is -8.58%, the S&P 500 is off –10.14% and the Nasdaq is down -11...

2023-10-24 03:21:00 ET Summary While some argue that inflation remains a concern in 2023, it certainly is trending in the right direction. The consensus is that 2023 will witness a small decline in corporate earnings but then improve again as we move into Q4 and 2024. Credit s...

2023-10-20 04:30:00 ET Summary Rising inflation precedes recessions, and monetary policy actions are pro-cyclical rather than counter-cyclical. The combination of fiscal stimulus and monetary expansion has resulted in negative net national saving, which will impair economic growth...

2023-10-18 06:09:00 ET Summary This year, the fallen angel index has decreased by approximately 36% due to rising stars, compared to an increase of 14% due to new fallen angels. Two fallen angels were added in September, adding 2.22% to the Index market value. Only the service...

2023-10-18 01:35:00 ET Summary Treasury yields across the curve rose to 20-year highs as the market assessed the possibility of the Fed leaving policy rates higher for longer. Credit posted mixed results, with higher risk sectors softening late in the period together with equities...

2023-10-13 14:05:00 ET Summary According to Moody’s, default rates are now sitting at 3% in Europe and 4.8% in the US. We expect to see a rise of 2.5% in Europe next year and just a 1.2% rise in the US. We have seen more defaults registered in the US thus far, and the lands...

2023-10-13 03:12:00 ET Summary For most non-profit investors, fixed income has a dual role of generating returns while managing risk. Some investors are considering making tactical tilts to their fixed income portfolios to take advantage of the current high-yield environment. ...

2023-10-12 12:01:00 ET Summary Tight monetary policy is slowing growth, but we see room to avoid a hard landing in the U.S. while Europe and China remain key risks on a global basis. In a higher-for-longer rate environment, shorter maturities offer opportunity, with potential for ...

2023-10-11 03:24:00 ET Summary Consumer spending has remained resilient to date; therefore, the timing of a recession has become unclear. Higher rates have made yield the beacon for bondholders and drawn stability-seeking investors toward investment-grade credit. Solid reserve...