BlackRock’s August 2012 Municipal Bond Market Update
The municipal market posted strong performance in July, both on an absolute basis and relative to the more volatile US Treasury market.
How to Gauge the Interest Rate Sensitivity of Bonds and Bond Funds
What happens to the price of a bond or bond fund when interest rates move?
Warren Buffett’s Track Record: Spotty on Bonds
While everyone knows that Warren Buffett is a legendary stock picker, a look over his multi decade bond market track record may surprise you.
An Overview of the Problem’s with Rating Agencies and a Potential Solution
Good video from Marc Joffe.
Muni Markets: Maneuvering Through the Minefield Webinar Notes
By Tedra DeSue (August 22nd, 2012) Contrary to the growing belief about the dwindling safety of municipal bonds, there are market players who would beg to differ and they point to several factors to back up their positions. Some of…
Buffett Muni Story: The Mainstream Media Gets it Wrong Again
Lots of stories circulating about Warren Buffett closing out a large municipal bond trade today. Here’s what is actually happening.
Interest Rates Have Moved Higher: What That Means for Bond Investors
A look at how a large move higher in interest rates has affected bond investors in some of the major segments of the bond market.
Electronic Muni Bond Trading: Better than 2 Cans on a String
A recap of my recent experience placing an electronic municipal bond trade.
BlackRock August 2012 Municipal Bond Market Update
Municpal bond market update from BlackRock’s municipal bond team for August 2012.
Bond Experts Slam NY Fed’s Report on Muni Market Defaults
The NY Fed recently published a report called the untold story of municipal bond defaults. Unfortunately for the Fed that story has been told already.