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

Once known as junk bonds, the high-yield bond market has gotten a lot safer. This market is home to debt issued by borrowers with lower relative credit quality and a higher relative risk of default, ...

With interest rates falling, income investors seeking yield from Fidelity's bond funds may need to accept some sacrifices to ...

HYS delivers a 7.1% yield from short-term high-yield bonds while limiting interest rate risk through 0-5 year maturities. The fund outperformed investment-grade bonds by 33% over five years but ...

Riskier borrowers have migrated from the public credit market to the $2.5 trillion private market. If trouble hits the public market, both will suffer. As Stocks Tumble, Bonds Suggest Calm. One of ...

High Yield Municipal Fund navigates record bond issuance and Fed rate cuts amid steady fiscal fundamentals. Discover our full ...

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 ...

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” ...

Unlike corporate bonds or Treasurys, most municipal bond funds pay income that's exempt from federal income tax, and certain ...

The high-yield bond market experienced its major growth streak in the 1970s and 1980s and has had several noteworthy ...

The airline delayed the deals until 2026 to wait for more favorable market conditions, a source familiar with the deal told The Bond Buyer. Buyside sources said the team was unable to get enough ...