As Tailwinds Fade, Excess Return Lies in Security Selection

January 17, 2024 — Right now, the spread on corporate bonds stands at 97 basis points, which places it in the 36% percentile of spreads going back 1990 – not the tightest spread on record, but well below the long-term median level. It begs the question, is there any “juice” left in the current level of spreads for a corporate bond investor?

  • DATE: January 17, 2024
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