6 High-Yield Bond ETFs to Consider Other Than “HYG”

6 High-Yield Bond ETFs to Consider Other Than “HYG”

With over $23 billion in total assets, iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) reigns supreme in terms of size, but as investors are searching for more in this low-yielding environment, here are five more exchange-traded funds to consider. With the Federal Reserve stepping in to shore up the corporate bond market, including... READ MORE »

Convert to a Different Bond Idea With Convertibles

Convertible bonds aren’t often viewed as high-yield destinations, but the SPDR Barclays Convertible Securities ETF (NYSEArca: CWB) – the largest ETF in the category – yields north of 3% and is currently soaring. Convertible bonds are a type of hybrid fixed-coupon security that allows the holder the option to swap the bond security... READ MORE »

Biotech Benefits as Companies Race to Cure Coronavirus

There’s no denying biotechnology ETFs are benefiting from the race to cure and treat and the novel coronavirus. Just look at the VanEck Vectors Biotech ETF (BBH), which is higher by more than 7% over just the past month. BBH seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield [...] READ MORE »

Coronavirus Alters Millennial Spending, but not Thesis for This ETF

The coronavirus pandemic is altering how millennials spend, but not the thesis underpinning the Principal Millennials Index ETF (Nasdaq: GENY). GENY tracks the Nasdaq Global Millennial Opportunity Index. This index seeks to capture the global spending and lifestyle activities of the largest generation ever, offering exposure to brand... READ MORE »

ESG Investing Gets BlackRock’s Vote of Confidence

Exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider powerhouse BlackRock is ready to double down when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the company would begin implementing more ESG-tilted endeavors, including more sustainability screeners as well as heading for the exits on certain... READ MORE »

Momentum Is on the Side of Corporate Bonds Right Now

Just ahead of Memorial Day weekend, corporate bonds finished another strong week as investor optimism erred on the side of bullishness that the government will do what’s necessary in order to stave off a recession. The Federal Reserve has already started to purchase corporate bond funds in response to the negative effects the pandemic... READ MORE »