BBBs Lagged in the Recent Risk Rally

November 9, 2023 — BBB corporate bonds make up greater than 50% of the investment grade corporate market, and they look particularly attractive here as compared to their closely followed BB high-yield counterparts. At these valuations, we make the case for owning core BBB investment grade bonds due to both their stronger credit quality and more significant adjustment to economic uncertainty heading into 2023.

  • DATE: November 9, 2022
  • TYPE: PDF
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