white papers
Embracing the Return to Normal: Bond Markets in 2025
After a disappointing 2024, we believe bond markets are once again being driven by fundamentals rather than Fed intervention. With a positively sloped yield curve and structurally higher rates, new opportunities are emerging for investors.
Read MoreWhy Intermediate Bonds? Maximizing Risk-Adjusted Yield
With a normalized yield curve and the Fed cutting interest rates, longer-duration bonds may look appealing. But are they really worth the extra risk?
Read MoreHow to spot red flags in stock research
Our U.S. Equity Team is committed to identifying high-quality companies while avoiding companies with "red flags” that could compromise a stock's long-term value. In this paper, we outline common red flags encountered in our research.
Download White PaperMarket Expectations for Rate Cuts Have Changed: Now What?
Bonds have been repriced across the yield curve. So, now what? Do you choose "risk-free" cash over bonds, or do you consider two important risks that come with it?
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The Case for Covered Calls: Premium Income & Hedged Equity
Covered call writing is a time-tested approach that can add income, dampen volatility, and diversify both equity and fixed income core strategies. Download our Guide to Covered Call Strategies to learn how covered calls work, their benefits and risks, how they perform in varying markets, and more.
Read MoreBonds Are Back: Where to Find Value Ahead of Potential Rate Cuts
The fixed income teams at Madison Investments recently published several white papers that discuss how math in the bond markets has dramatically improved for investors. They also highlighted how the intermediate (1-10 year range) part of the yield curve could be the “sweet spot” amid potential interest rate cuts. In this article, we revisit these arguments and introduce additional insights for our readers.
Read MoreLiquidity Risk
Imagine a crowded room with just one exit. If everyone suddenly had to leave, those close to the exit would be fine, but it would be chaotic for others. This is similar to bond liquidity, which is like the available exits. When bonds are highly liquid, investors can smoothly come and go without a hitch. But when liquidity is low, it's like many investors trying to exit through one door. This article delves into bond market liquidity and its effects.
Read MoreBond Concepts Series
Learn the nuances of fixed income investing, including the risks, opportunities, and investment styles.
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Non-deposit investment products are not federally insured, involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of, or guaranteed by, any financial institution. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate.
This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security and is not investment advice.