June brought a major change to the bond landscape with the arrival of the new Federal Reserve chair. Kevin Warsh, appointed by President Trump, arrived as a new Fed chair.
One of the bigger questions facing advisors and investors right now revolves around credit. Inflation, volatility, and Fed rate hikes all loom, potentially heightening credit risk for portfolios.
It's no secret that investors are on the lookout for opportunities in their fixed income portfolios. This is especially true in today's shifting landscape.
The rate and fixed income picture has shaken up quite a bit since the start of the year. The current bond market is a far cry from the desperate search for yield of a few years ago.
American Century Investments has established itself as an innovative player in the ETF space, after launching its first products in January 2018. The index-based American Century US Quality Value ETF (VALQ) and the actively managed American Century Diversified Corporate Bond ETF (KORP) are still trading today.
It's the big story so far in 2026. Alongside AI, geopolitical market volatility is creating dislocations for investors to target.
What does the year ahead hold in the bond landscape? Federal Reserve questions continue to loom, while the health of the dollar and the mounting U.S. government debt also play a role.
Active ETFs have exploded in popularity in recent years, especially since the ETF rule. The rule's streamlining of ETF development and launches has encouraged plenty of new product development.
In the latest appearance for an American Century Investments leader, Jason Greenblath appeared on the ETF Prime Podcast. Greenblath, vice president, senior portfolio manager and director of Corporate Credit Research for American Century Investments, joined the podcast's host, Nate Geraci, to discuss active fixed income in the near to medium term.
Interest rates have dropped, and with that cut comes the prospect of a shifting fixed income outlook. Investors may be seeking more yield, but the question, of course, is where to find it.
At this point in time, the Agg should need no introduction. The Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index, known as “the Agg,” is one of the most-used tools for advisors looking to evaluate the performance of the bond market.
Looking for an intriguing combination of fixed income ETFs to freshen up your fixed income allocation? Not only are not all fixed income strategies created equal; not all fixed income approaches offer the same benefits.