The par-weighted high yield bond default rate 4, including distressed exchanges, rose by 49 bps to 1.88% and remains well ...

One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The "core" ...

The most notable change to the portfolio in 2025 was an increase in exposure to bank loans, as we continue to observe a greater degree of dispersion and mispricings in the loan market relative to ...

International high-yield stocks finally had a breakout year in 2025. Current conditions suggest that the good times could ...

Some investors consistently seek the highest-growth stocks in the market. Others focus almost exclusively on quality, with valuation being the most vital metric to consider. Still others will focus on ...

The credit spreads on high-yield bonds remain tight at the start of 2026, with spreads averaging around 270 basis points, according to the Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Index. This indicates the market is ...

Income investing has taken on renewed urgency as we move deeper into 2026. High-yield dividend ETFs like the FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF (BATS:KNG), Amplify CWP Enhanced ...

Speaking of the longer term, investors can adopt a lower turnover version of the high-yield portfolio, which gained an average of 14.9 per cent annually over the 26 years to the end of January, 2026, ...

Diversified high-yield bond funds can provide additional income to a fixed-income portfolio. These are the best options, according to Morningstar analysts. We looked for funds with the best returns ...

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF (KBWD), a passively managed ...

Holding exchange-traded funds that focus on dividend stocks can be an effective way to collect recurring income while keeping your risk low. These funds invest in quality dividend stocks that have ...