Thanks to a strong dollar and low interest rates in Europe and Japan, foreigners are buying U.S. Treasuries, which may be putting downward pressure on interest rates.
Tag: Michael Aneiro
VIDEO: Junk Bonds: Flee, or Buy the Dip?
High-yield bonds have gotten hammered recently, which might have created an opportunity, especially for ETF investors. Still, weakness in junk could augur tough times ahead.
VIDEO: Is China (Still) Propping Up the Bond Market?
There’s a strong bid under Treasuries, which some analysts attribute to Chinese buying. Does that mean the Fed is not in control?
VIDEO: For Income, Look to Emerging Markets
Despite recent inflation fears, the interest rate forecast looks tame. Yield-starved investors should consider bonds from Brazil and Mexico.
VIDEO: Bill Gross’ 3 Fund Picks
With nearly all bond categories looking pricey, Michael Aneiro of Barron’s explains why Pimco’s Gross likes these two closed-end funds and one ETF.
VIDEO: Junk Bonds: Opportunity or Time Bomb?
Some smart investors, including Scott Minerd of Guggenheim Partners, think high-yield will go higher. But with yields so low, is that a risk you should take?
VIDEO: May Jobs Report: What to Look For
Michael Aneiro and Jack Otter of Barron’s explain what to look for in the nonfarm payroll report, and why the bond market is jumpy.
VIDEO: Is the Bond Market Sending a Warning Sign?
Yields on 30-year Treasury bonds have fallen this year, which could be a signal that economic growth will not heat up anytime soon.
VIDEO: More Income, Less Risk
Yield-hungry investors have poured money into leveraged loans in recent years, but they might be better off in floating-rate debt. Here’s why.
VIDEO: The Danger of Short-Term Bonds
Conventional wisdom says it’s best to own short-term bonds to prepare for rising rates. Michael Aneiro and Jack Otter discuss the contrarian view.