Viewpoints by Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core-Plus Fixed Income at Manulife Investment Management
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What are active mortgage-backed securities ETFs?
Actively managed ETFs that invest in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) can complement core fixed-income portfolios
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Why corporate bonds make sense in active ETFs
Active ETFs for corporate bonds may help investors boost income while potentially avoiding riskier areas of the market.
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Rising inflation is no reason for investors to head for the sidelines
Higher rates of inflation and a steeper yield curve may have captured headlines, but it's not all bad news. We take a closer look at the implications and emerging opportunities for fixed-income investors.
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After the turnaround, where to? How to look at bonds now
While much of the bond market value resulting from the pandemic-related sell-off has been captured, portfolios can still pursue yield and value with solid bottom-up analysis.
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Bond market liquidity and the dash to cash: making sense of the current environment
The massive selling in many segments of the fixed-income market has led to valuations not seen in more than a decade. We take a closer look at the forces in play and the opportunities that have been created.
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Finding balance amid dramatic market volatility
The portfolio managers of John Hancock Balanced Fund provide an update on portfolio positioning amid coronavirus fears and what they think comes next for equity and bond markets.
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The waiting game: the Fed signals it may keep rates steady through 2020
The Fed recently discussed its intention to hold interest rates steady through the end of 2020. Does the pause signal confidence in the U.S. economy? Or concerns about broader global tensions? We take a closer look.
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California wildfires: potential impact for muni bond investors
The California wildfires are an important reminder for muni bond investors to assess weather-related risks at both the state and issuer levels.
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A closer look at Morningstar's new core and core-plus categories
Morningstar recently changed how it classifies intermediate-term bond funds, essentially splitting the category in two. Watch this video to learn more about the implications for investors.
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The outlook for interest rates in 2019: gearing up for the Fed’s shift into neutral
After three years of slowly raising interest rates, the Fed may have finally reached neutral territory. We take a closer look at the implications for bond markets.
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