Municipal Fixed Income Perspectives — October 2024
October 8, 2024 — This presentation provides an overview of our municipal market outlook and key themes, and it illustrates how Sage is positioned in the current environment.
Key Themes
- Municipal bonds continue to offer attractive after-tax income with limited risk.
- Longer dated strategies offer the best option to maximize returns and minimize risk — but not for long.
- Municipal spreads are fully valued but still offer acceptable income carry.
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