High-Yield Bonds: Exploring Profitable Opportunities in Fixed Income [2023] 

Two leading municipal bond managers, Duane McAllister and Lyle Fitterer, who oversee Baird’s award-winning suite of municipal bond funds, including its 5-star, Silver-rated Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, present a compelling case for muni bonds.
We discuss the performance of municipal bonds amidst the historic declines in the bond market in 2022, and the potential for favorable returns in the current year. The conversation touches on rate increases, investment rationale, bond liquidity, and the health of municipal finance. They also explore the unique benefits of investing in the municipal bond market over other realms like corporate bonds, emphasizing the tax advantages, lower bankruptcy risk, and domestic-centric nature.
00:05 Introduction to the Podcast
00:09 Understanding Municipal Bonds
00:27 Guest Introduction and Initial Discussion
01:29 Why Invest in Muni Bonds Now?
02:04 The Appeal of Bonds in the Current Market
03:44 The Baird Case for Bonds
04:33 The Fed's Policy and its Impact
09:36 The State of Municipal Finances
12:34 Understanding the Risks in Municipal Bonds
15:52 The Strategy for Investing in Municipal Bonds
26:23 The Advantages of the Municipal Bond Market
28:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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WEALTHTRACK Episode 2022, published on November 23, 2023
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