Nominal yield, a key bond metric, is calculated by dividing the annual interest by the bond's face value, not purchase price. Learn its influence on bonds now.

High-yield bonds can provide increased income for investors willing to accept more risk. One of the best ways to moderate that risk is to have a broad, diversified portfolio, which investors can get ...

Looking to add a shot of yield to your bond portfolio? Your timing isn’t great. High-yield bonds’ spreads over Treasury bonds are near historical lows, and corporate layoffs are surging, a sign that ...

High-yield bonds historically generate higher expected returns than traditional bonds. These investments, sometimes referred to as “junk bonds,” are debt instruments with credit ratings lower than ...

[The capital structures of companies in the high-yield universe have expanded greatly from traditional high-yield bonds to an array of alternative financing solutions that include bank loans and ...

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 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 ...