HYXF News and Press, iShares ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF From 10/09/23

2023-10-09 11:30:00 ET Summary Shifting supply-and-demand dynamics appear to be driving bond markets more than fundamentals, which makes for a bumpy ride. Through the fourth quarter of 2022, U.S. and global growth outlooks were becoming steadily more pessimistic. While short- ...

2023-10-04 07:42:00 ET Summary With yield curves still inverted, a short-dated high-yield strategy continues to make sense for return-seeking investors with a defensive mindset. US and euro high-yield spreads have tightened this year (by about 93 bps and 19 bps respectively), driv...

2023-10-03 04:06:00 ET Summary Despite compelling evidence that central banks have likely completed or nearly completed their hiking cycles, yields have continued to rise globally and are now at cyclical highs. Sustained higher interest rates are also likely to lead, eventually, t...

2023-10-02 23:35:58 ET More on iShares Trust - iShares iBoxx $ High Yield ex Oil & Gas Corporate Bond ETF For further details see: iShares ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.2343

2023-09-15 05:30:00 ET Summary In corporate credit, we evaluate convexity as the upside price potential compared to the downside price potential. Newly issued high yield bonds typically have limited upside price potential compared to downside price potential. Newly issued inve...

2023-09-15 03:30:00 ET Summary We believe a very high level of conviction that a recession will occur is necessary before investors start overweighting or underweighting equities. This is because changes in portfolio positioning can have significant negative or positive impacts on...

2023-09-12 10:25:00 ET Summary Markets have been quick to react to individual data points without taking a step back to look at the bigger picture for the US, which is one of economic slowing and disinflation. The Bank of Canada erred on the side of caution and enacted another pau...

2023-09-09 05:45:00 ET Summary With the highest interest rates in 22 years, bonds still have an important role to play in your portfolio, offering potential income, diversification, and capital preservation. With higher interest rates, fixed income now offers a generational opport...

2023-09-05 13:55:00 ET Summary Why the Fed may have one more hike up its sleeve. U.S. economic resiliency continues to confuse market watchers. Why the bond market has been getting the outlook for rates wrong. From upcoming central bank meetings to key economic data,...

2023-09-05 12:00:00 ET Summary Higher rates mean bond markets once more offer worthwhile real returns, while more challenging economic conditions are creating greater scope for active fixed-income security selection. Systematic fixed-income investing is an active approach that aim...