Collin Martin
Collin Martin, CFA, is the Head of Fixed Income Research and Strategy for the Schwab Center for Financial Research. He is responsible for providing analysis and investor education in fixed income, with a focus on the taxable credit markets. Collin is a frequent guest on Bloomberg TV and Yahoo Finance, as well as numerous podcasts, and has been widely quoted in financial publications including The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Barron's and Reuters.
Bonds
Bond Insights
Reviewing the basics can keep you from being caught off guard if your investment is returned to you before the stated maturity date.
Bonds
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Bond Insights
The higher yields they currently offer can be a benefit for income-oriented investors, but those yields reflect the additional risks they face.
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Bonds
Bond Insights
Short-term bond yields are high currently, but with the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates investors may want to consider longer-term bonds or bond funds.
Bonds
Preferred securities appear attractive for those willing to take higher risk, but more risk-averse investors should consider investment-grade corporate bonds instead.
Bond Insights
The latest perspective on the bond market from the Schwab Center for Financial Research, including a deep-dive on corporate and municipal bond markets.