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☆ Rising air travel demand has created an opportunity in this corner of the bond market, says Nuveen
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

If they look beyond their travel plans, they may even spy an investment opportunity, according to Nuveen. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods on record for the nation's airports. That is keeping pace with the increase in air travel demand in recent years. "So as travel increases, a lot of what's being financed is these amenities and lounges and better restrooms." What Nuveen looks for There are a number of airport revenue bonds within Nuveen's muni funds.

Persons: Daniel Close, Munis, John F Organizations: Transportation Security, TSA, American Municipal Bond Fund, Airports, AMT, Republican, AAA, LaGuardia, Kennedy, Dallas Fort Worth International Locations: White, Nuveen's, New York, Dallas

☆ There's still plenty of 'meat on the bone' in municipal bonds, Vanguard portfolio manager says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

So that's why I say there's plenty of meat left on the bone for investing in credit munis," McFee said. Sector outlook Municipal bond funds buy and hold fixed income instruments issued by state and local governments or related entities. Over the past month, major index funds iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB) and Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB) have raked in about $2.2 billion of combined inflows, according to FactSet. The big iShares and Vanguard muni funds have each returned about 1.7%, year to date, compared with 1.6% for the iShares Core U.S. And Vanguard is not the only asset manager pushing new muni funds into the market.

Persons: weren't, Steve McFee, McFee, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Vanguard, Bond, McFee, AAA, Muni Bond ETF, Vanguard muni, iShares, Aggregate Bond

☆ Why now may be a good opportunity to buy these bonds — and earn tax-free income
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"Investors should take advantage as munis are poised to deliver good performance into year-end and 2025, in our view," he added. Interest income from municipal bonds is free of federal income taxes. Further, if the investor resides in the same state that issues the bond, the interest income can be exempt from state taxes. Both of those tax cuts could reduce muni bond demand, Li said. As for any potential changes in the individual tax rate, UBS' Mukherjee doesn't necessarily see a big impact on demand.

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☆ How to juice the yield in your fixed income portfolio as Trump returns to the White House
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The tax cuts and tariffs floated by Trump has raised worries of a widening fiscal deficit, spurring Treasury yields higher as of late. Bond yields move inversely to their prices. A buying opportunity in bonds Sinead Colton Grant, chief investment officer at BNY Wealth, believes that bond investors overreacted. US10Y YTD mountain U.S. 10-year Treasury "The biggest determinant of your long-term return is the yield," Grant said. Munis While municipal bond yields don't move as quickly as Treasury yields, they are expected to follow, said BNY Wealth's Grant.

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☆ Bolster your portfolio for any Election Day outcome
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

With Election Day underway, income investors should soon find out how their portfolio may — or may not — be affected by the outcome. Harris has said she wants to boost the corporate tax rate to 28% and increase the top rate for long-term capital gains to 28% for those making more than $1 million. That means that those who are buying AMT bonds but not paying AMT are getting free income, he said. Lastly, a higher corporate tax rate could also spur banks and insurance companies to return to the muni market. The companies owned a lot of municipal bonds when the tax rate was 35% and many bought more corporate bonds when the tax rate fell to 21%, Brandon said.

Persons: Colleen Cunniffe, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Collin Martin, Martin, Trump, Harris, Dan Close, Craig Brandon, Brandon, Andrzej Skiba, Skiba, Schwab's Martin, Cunniffe, Cunniff, Darla Mercado Organizations: Vanguard, Wells Fargo Institute, Schwab Center, Financial Research, US, Treasury, —, munis, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Investors, Trump, RBC Global, Management, Federal Reserve Locations: China, Nuveen, U.S

☆ Morgan Stanley says ‘this is the most important election’ in a long time for these tax-free assets
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Next week's presidential election could have a big impact on municipal bonds, according to Morgan Stanley. In that case, the federal tax exemption becomes worth more, said Dan Close, head of municipals at Nuveen. However, studies have shown a move of just a couple percentage points "doesn't really move the needle" for muni demand, Brandon said. The TCJA increased the AMT exemption and raised the income level at which the exemption would phase out. That's because banks and insurance companies in the U.S. own about a quarter of all outstanding muni bonds, he explained.

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☆ Munis will continue to outperform taxable bonds, says Allspring's Nick Venditti
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMunis will continue to outperform taxable bonds, says Allspring's Nick VendittiNick Venditti, senior portfolio manager at Allspring Global Investments, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss areas of the market that could benefit from expiring tax breaks, how to position, and more.

Persons: Nick Venditti Nick Venditti Organizations: Allspring Global Investments

☆ This tax-free income play is set up for a strong year-end performance, says UBS
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Municipal bonds not only offer solid, tax-free income — they should also see some capital appreciation later this year, according to UBS. Consumers are still spending and the combination of job growth, higher wages and slowing inflation should continue to push households' real disposable income higher, he added. Further, the longer end of the muni bond yield curve is also starting to look attractive, he said. Investors hoping to take a diversified approach to municipal bonds may want to consider an exchange-traded fund. Schwab's Municipal Bond ETF (SCMB) , which has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 30-day SEC yield of 3.25%.

Persons: Sudip Mukherjee, Mukherjee, Bonds Organizations: UBS, muni, Index Fund, SEC, Schwab's Municipal Bond ETF

☆ Muni bonds could see a 'fast-paced rally' after having best summer in decades
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It may be time to take another look at municipal bonds. These days, munis are cheap relative to corporate bonds, Bank of America said in a note Friday. "Muni weakness is not the driver here, but rather corporate richness," municipal research strategist Yingchen Li wrote. "We continue to advise investors to take positions while the muni market rally remains slow and ratios are somewhat cheap," he said. Municipal bonds have already had an "impressive" run in recent months, Haskell wrote in a note last week.

Persons: Yingchen Li, Li, Patrick Haskell, Haskell Organizations: Bank of America, BlackRock

☆ Why new tax rates will become a key issue for munis
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy new tax rates will become a key issue for munisCraig Brandon, co-head of municipals at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss how rate cuts will affect municipal bonds, how the election and tax rates could impact municipals, and more.

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☆ How to position your muni bond portfolio ahead of the election and potential tax law changes
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

With the Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle expected to begin and the November election just around the corner, now could be a good time to invest in municipal bonds. Interest earned on municipal bonds are free from federal tax. Close said he is already seeing financial advisors start to position their muni portfolios in anticipation of changes. Unlike the Treasury market, the muni market yield curve is upward sloping, Close said. In addition, there's room for lower-rated municipalities to outperform, such as A, BBB and high yield, Norton said.

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☆ Save on taxes and bolster your portfolio before year-end with these moves
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

It's September – and that means it's prime time to think about maximizing after-tax returns as the year winds down. Of course, there may be a price to pay for that performance: Uncle Sam will want his share of taxes. Here are a few steps that could help you hold onto more of your portfolio's returns this year. Munis spin out income that's free of federal taxes, and they may be exempt from state levies if the investor resides in the issuing state. By directly giving low basis highly appreciated stock (instead of selling the position and donating cash proceeds), you avoid incurring the capital gains tax.

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☆ Investors can nab extra yield with this under-the-radar municipal bond play, says Nuveen
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

There's a small part of the municipal bond market that could provide a big opportunity to investors, according to Nuveen. The Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund , which Close manages, has about 9% of its assets in charter school muni bonds. NHMAX 1Y mountain Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund Charter school bonds fund construction, renovation or the purchase of school facilities. There are currently about 8,000 charter schools in the United States serving 3.7 million students, according to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools . Traditional K-12 bonds pay about 3.5%, while charter school bonds yield around 5% — a 150 basis point difference, Close said.

Persons: Dan Close, We've, there's, munis, Nuveen, Close Organizations: Municipal Bond Fund, muni, Municipal, Fund Charter, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, AAA, AA, Standard, The Academy Charter School, Norton Science, Language Academy, of Peace Academy, St Locations: Nuveen, United States, Hempstead , New York, San Bernardino , California, Paul , Minnesota

☆ What to do now that the Fed is signaling lower interest rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Given the many ways lower rates can affect your finances, here are some things to consider when deciding what steps to take in response. Here’s how lower rates may affect key areas of your financial life, along with tips on what to do about it. If that proves difficult to get, see if you can transfer your balance to a credit card from a credit union or local bank that offers lower rates than the biggest banks. And because many variables determine what that factor will be, it will be hard to figure out the impact of lower interest rates. His advice: Don’t keep more than six months’ to a year’s worth of living expenses in cash or cash equivalents.

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☆ Greater risk is paying off for these tax-free bonds. Here’s how they may fit into your portfolio
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

When it comes to tax-free municipal bonds, investors who are comfortable with taking more risk are seeing attractive returns. High-yield municipal bonds – issues that are rated below BBB by Standard & Poor's – have greater default risk than their investment-grade counterparts. Muni bonds provide tax-free income on a federal basis – and on a state basis if the investor resides in the same state as the issuer. High-yield muni bond funds have seen estimated net flows of $6.76 billion in 2024 as of June 30, according to Morningstar. Before you step in Investors looking at high-yield muni bonds, be it individual issues or the funds, ought to consider their risk appetite and their goals.

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☆ This 'steadfast' muni bond fund strives for long-term outperformance. Here's where it is investing
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

When it comes to investing in municipal bonds, the Fidelity Intermediate Municipal Income Fund (FLTMX) has a "steadfast" approach that has served investors well, according to Morningstar. They look at the yield curve, credit quality and structure of the bond when assessing assets, he added. The result is a 45.5% allocation to AA-rated munis, 31% in A-rated and 7% in BBB-rated municipal bonds. The team also makes a lot of small bets instead of relying on big investments that can make or break a portfolio, Maka added. So we've been buying some of those deep discount securities that were hit hard as rates rose," Maka explained.

Persons: Morningstar, Michael Maka, We're, Maka, FLTMX, Bond, we've, muni, it's, Elizabeth Foos Organizations: Fidelity, Income Fund, SEC, Federal Reserve, Revenue, BBB, AAA, Bloomberg

☆ Here's where BlackRock sees opportunity in municipal bonds
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Municipal bonds are a great way for investors to grab some tax-advantaged income, they'll just have to be nimble, according to BlackRock. "Municipal bonds offer investors high after-tax income with less volatility compared to other fixed income assets and remain a good diversifier to equity and equity-like risk," Carney said. Where BlackRock sees opportunity Within muni bonds, BlackRock specifically likes focusing on states that primarily rely on consumption taxes. Those states that focused on personal income taxes, like California and New York, experienced much greater declines, he said. Lastly, essential revenue bonds tend to be more durable since they are drawing on revenue.

Persons: they'll, Sean Carney, Carney, BlackRock, munis Organizations: muni, BlackRock, Bond, Reserve, AA Locations: BlackRock, Florida , Nevada , Tennessee, Washington, California, New York

☆ Delayed rate cuts make munis more compelling: Capital Group's Courtney Wolf
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDelayed rate cuts make munis more compelling: Capital Group's Courtney WolfCourtney Wolf, Capital Group fixed income portfolio manager, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss opportunities in municipal bonds amid Fed rate uncertainties, recent pressures on the senior living sector, and more.

Persons: Group's Courtney Wolf Courtney Wolf Organizations: Capital Group

☆ Here’s how Wall Street is playing fixed income in the second half of the year
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Fixed-income investors may want to consider making a few tweaks to their portfolio as the second half of the year gets underway. But the central bank is expected to start cutting rates in the coming months, perhaps as soon as September. However, many on Wall Street still believe two cuts are likely this year, including Charles Schwab. Jones anticipates better returns for fixed income in the second half but believes volatility will remain high. Investors can have a barbell portfolio with Treasurys on one end and investment-grade bonds and an agency MBS on the other, she suggested.

Persons: Charles Schwab, Kathy Jones, Jones, Sameer Samana Organizations: Federal Reserve, Fed, nab, MBS, JPMorgan, Treasury, Wells, Wells Fargo Investment Institute Locations: Wells Fargo, Samana, munis

☆ If you’re grabbing tax-free income from this asset, you may be sacrificing yield
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Though municipal bonds generally offer income that's free of federal income taxes – and state taxes if the investor resides in the issuing state – they also come with lower yields compared to other bonds. When it comes to muni bonds, the higher your tax bracket, the more valuable the tax-free income is. A tax-conscious approach to fixed income You don't have to bulk up on municipal bonds to get the best yield for your tax scenario. Municipal bonds are good contenders in taxable brokerage accounts, where investors can benefit from their tax-free income. Some fund families offer "tax-aware strategies" either in mutual funds or ETFs, which can include some exposure to municipal bonds, as well as equities.

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☆ There’s more than one way to access this asset offering tax-free income. How to make the right choice
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Muni bonds are beloved by wealthy investors because they offer income that's free of federal taxes. Muni bond ETFs and mutual funds, meanwhile, don't have a definite maturity date and their price can fluctuate while the investor is holding them. Liquidity needs are also a major factor, with individual bonds potentially being hard to sell if an investor has a cash need. Since these funds offer a fixed number of shares, they trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. Some of these funds hold municipal bonds and are trading at sharp discounts to their net asset value, potentially making them an attractive purchase.

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☆ Money market funds yielding more than 5% won’t last. Where to deploy idle cash instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Money market funds' siren song has become a little louder: With the timing of Federal Reserve rate cuts shaky, yields on cash are still hot – for now. Here's how to decide where and when to redeploy some of your idle cash into fixed income. Taxes are also a key consideration as you build out your fixed income sleeve. Interest income from Treasurys, meanwhile, is subject to federal income tax but exempt from state and local taxes. A gradual entry toward fixed income You don't have to build out your fixed income allocation in one day.

Persons: Rob Williams, Charles Schwab, Ashton Lawrence, Lawrence, Williams Organizations: Mariner Wealth Advisors, Mutual Locations: Greenville , South Carolina, Treasurys, New York , New Jersey, California

☆ It’s prime time to lock in yields on this tax-free income play, UBS says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

UBS doesn't see the Federal Reserve embarking on rate cuts until September — and that means now is the time to snap up tax-free municipal bonds. Bond yields and prices move inversely, so a decline in rates will come with price appreciation for the underlying issues. "Against that backdrop, we believe that yields on quality municipal bonds look attractive at current levels," wrote UBS Wealth Management senior municipal bond strategist Kathleen McNamara in a report last week. The kicker of tax-free income Muni bonds are generally backed by the full faith and credit of the issuer, which makes them less of a default risk compared with corporates. Large diversified municipal bond funds can be cheap, but state-focused funds tend to be a little more costly.

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☆ Pocket more of your return and save on taxes with these tips, says Bank of America
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"Fixed income returns, by contrast, come almost entirely from coupon payments, which can be taxable at the highest rates." You may also want to think about where you're holding these fixed income assets. The fourth step to save on taxes: Consider whether a buyback ETF or a dividend ETF is right for you. Woodard recently highlighted the iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) and the Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (PKW) as buyback plays. He also noted that true income investors may want to go with dividend funds, including Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) .

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☆ These tax-free bonds could see stellar returns once the Fed starts cutting rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Such a move would bode well for fixed income, including municipal bonds. Recent data from Columbia Threadneedle Investments and Bloomberg, shows that muni bonds can see a jump in cumulative tax-equivalent returns once the Fed begins cutting rates. When taking into account the tax savings, muni bond investors don't have to take that much risk to capture attractive yields. Rising flows and higher yields Investors have been pouring money into muni bond funds lately. BlackRock's iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB) , meanwhile, has seen an exodus of more than $1 billion in flows this year, but it experienced inflows of $150.9 million in the past week.

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