Munis often rise in the months following Fed rate cuts, suggesting there is still time to get in on this play. The fund's California exposure bothers me less given how strong equity returns have been.

Municipal bonds rallied after weaker-than-expected job growth raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates this year to help stoke the economy. Yields on top-rated state and ...

Municipal bonds (munis) have been a linchpin for advisors building effective, tax-efficient portfolios for their clients in this lower-for-longer yield environment. However, with a Fed taper almost a ...

Municipal bonds (commonly known as “munis”) are debt securities issued by state and local governments, and their agencies and authorities, to fund projects ranging from hospitals and schools to ...

Blame it on supply. Muni Land has seen a flood of new issues this year, overwhelming otherwise healthy demand for tax-free bonds and leading to stagnant returns for investors. “It’s been raining bonds ...

Taxable munis are outperforming tax-exempts, U.S. Treasuries and corporate bonds because of a dearth of taxable muni supply and a macroeconomic picture that is favorable for the sector. Taxable munis ...

Municipal bond investors may have a rare and compelling opportunity to lock in high yields. High-grade municipal bond yields, particularly at the long end of the curve, are near their highest levels ...

The attractiveness of municipal bonds (munis) is increasing due to their tax-exempt status, according to MacKay Shields LLC. With higher interest rates leading to steeper tax bills for savers and key ...