Collin Martin
Collin Martin, CFA, is a Director and Fixed Income Strategist 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.
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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.
Markets and Economy
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Agency bonds issued by government-sponsored enterprises can offer slightly higher yields than U.S. Treasury bonds, without requiring bondholders to take on too much additional risk.
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.