U.S. High-Yield Bond Funds Draw Cash as Recession Fears Ebb

Aug 12, 2022 10:24:53 AM

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U.S. High-Yield Bond Funds Draw Cash as Recession Fears Ebb 

Vineyard Global Advisors Chief Investment Officer Tom Samuelson explained to Reuters that the firm is maintaining its underweight position on high-yield bonds until we see more evidence that the Fed is closer to the end of its tightening cycle and the risk of a recession subsides. 

In this article, we explore:

-Why fund managers are increasing investments in junk bonds to diversify portfolios.

-Are falling commodity prices a sign of slowing inflation? 

-With U.S. high-yield bond funds receiving an inflow of $4.8 billion in July, is it still too soon to give the “all clear” sign? 

Read the full article here... 

Guest: Tom Samuelson, CIO of Vineyard Global Advisors
Author:  Patturaja Murugaboopathy

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