GS ETF Trust Shs Access High Yield Corp Bond Fund

GHYB tracks a broad-maturity, USD-denominated, high-yield corporate bond index selected by debt service and leverage.

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As we consider risks in the fixed income markets today, investors can turn to smart beta bond exchange traded fund strategies to better position for the unusual environment. In the recent webcast, Fixed Income is Back.

A Smart ETF Approach to Bond Markets Today

After enjoying the smooth ride for many years, fixed income investors are suddenly faced with the risks associated with rising interest rates. Despite a rapidly changing fixed income environment, there is a path forward for bond investors.

Fixed Income is Back. Goldman Sachs Strategies for 2023.

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The environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing space is growing so rapidly that creativity is a must in order to discern yourself from other ESG products. As such, one Japanese real estate developer is looking to offer a bond with a coupon that increases if it misses its mark with respect to environmental targets.

Japanese Developer Plans to Issue Innovative ESG Bond

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Even after the country was the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s not stopping fixed income investors from wanting a piece of China. Chinese bonds are no longer an acquired taste as investors look to the second largest economy for debt opportunities.

Fixed Income Investors Are Developing a Taste for Chinese Bonds

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iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

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With global rates at historical lows, the appetite for yield is making fixed income investors rethink junk bonds and not only that—they’re taking action with inflows into high yield bond funds and they can’t get enough. “While bond funds are nothing new, junk bond exchange-traded funds, which aim to mirror the makeup and performance of [.

ETF Investors Can’t Get Enough of High Yield

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The ongoing battle between value and growth could see the former take advantage over the latter if a certain bond indicator turns in its favor. Retired money manager Bill Gross said that tech giants like Amazon will eventually end their strong rally if inflation-adjusted bond yields can rebound from their record low.

This Bond Indicator Could Signify Beating Growth, Says Bill Gross

While safe haven government debt has always been an option during market downturns, investors are now finding opportunities abroad. In this case, it’s been Chinese bonds that have been receiving investor capital.

More Investors Are Finding Safe Havens in Chinese Bonds

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No risk, no reward—it’s a simple concept to understand, but even harder to grasp, particularly after the way the coronavirus pandemic shook up investors to the point where some decided staying in cash was a better idea. Now that economies are re-opening again, investors are more apt to dial up the risk and if they [.

If You Can Mind the Volatility, High Yield ETFs Can Help

It was full steam ahead for the Federal Reserve when it came to shoring up the bond market following the Coronavirus sell-offs in March as the central bank was quick to purchase bond-focused ETFs and then individual corporate bonds. Now, the Fed may be pumping the brakes on the shopping spree.

Will the Fed Pump the Brakes on Bond Purchases?

When it comes to the fixed income markets and the Federal Reserve, there’s a whole lot of buying going on. In order to shore up the debt market, the Fed dumped $8.7 billion into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and bond purchases.

Fed Dumped $8.7B in ETFs and Corporate Bond Purchases

Foreign investments in onshore Chinese bonds have been a prime source of income with their high yield offerings. According to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange last week, net purchases of bonds by foreign funds increased a whopping 104 percent from April to US$19.4 billion.

Foreign Chinese Bond Purchases Hit $19.4B in May

U.S. fixed income investors are finding it more difficult to find yield nowadays with the Federal Reserve pledging to keep rates near zero through 2022. One area of opportunity they may have not considered yet is China bonds.

Fixed Income Investors Have Opportunities in China Bonds

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With an economy coming closer to re-opening and benchmark Treasury yields still at lows, investors piled into the riskiest debt during the month of May. Many thanks go to the Federal Reserve, which decided to help backstop the bond market by purchasing high yield ETFs.

US High-Yield Bond Market Sees $44B in May

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The Federal Reserve’s decision to backstop high yield exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as part of its stimulus measures to help boost the bond market amid the pandemic saw bears flee the scene like Yogi Bear spotting Ranger Smith. Per a recent Bloomberg report, the bearish pressure “on exchange-traded funds that track high-yield bonds plunged as the [.

Bears Fled the Scene After Fed Backstopped High-Yield ETFs

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iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

With over $23 billion in total assets, iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) reigns supreme in terms of size, but as investors are searching for more in this low-yielding environment, here are five more exchange-traded funds to consider. With the Federal Reserve stepping in to shore up the corporate bond market, including [.

6 High-Yield Bond ETFs to Consider Other Than “HYG”

A lot of uncertainty remains in the capital markets, which is eliciting a risk-off sentiment, but as the effects of the coronavirus start to wane, is that the time when investors should flip the risk switch back on? Some market experts feel it’s time to dial up the risk now and play to win, especially [.

Start Playing to Win When it Comes to the Bond Market

For investors looking to get exposure to high yield via exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Goldman Sachs is warning that the Federal Reserve’s move to backstop junk debt may not be as reinforced as one might think. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Fed opted to purchase riskier debt, including high yield bonds to help prop up the [.

Is the Fed’s Move to Bail Out High Yield All for Naught?

The Federal Reserve made a bold move to backstop high yield debt amid the coronavirus pandemic, but one byproduct that could emerge is the increasing number of zombie companies. Interest rates have been low relatively low since the 80s, spawning a rise in these zombie firms characterized by their lack of experience in the industry [.

Will Zombie Companies Result from Fed’s High Yield Backing?

The quantitative easing program by the Federal Reserve is sweetening the pot for fixed income investors looking for corporate bonds and high yield exposure. For example, airplane manufacturer Boeing has been seeing strong demand for its latest bond offering.

Investor Demand is Strong for Boeing’s Latest Bond Offering

Delta Air Lines joined the high yield bond party amid a challenging environment with less travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.  The move comes after S&P downgraded Delta debt two notches to BB from BBB-, while Fitch assigned the new bond a BB+ rating.

Delta Joins High Yield Bond Party as Coronavirus Batters Airline Industry

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With social distancing restrictions in effect, Netflix was able to capitalize on stay-at-home culture with 15.8 million subscribers by the end of March.

Strong Demand for Netflix Bonds Spurs Low Yield Offering

As we consider the current fixed-income environment, investors can consider targeted bond exchange traded fund strategies to diversify a portfolio.

Smart Beta ETFs to Navigate the Current Fixed-Income Environment

Consumers looking to borrow cheap money have to like the low rates in today’s environment, but for the fixed income investor, not so much. However, just because yields are at record lows, it doesn’t mean that investors should avoid bonds completely.

Despite Low Yields, Don’t Shy Away from Bonds Completely

As we grapple with the new low-yield environment, fixed-income investors should consider the necessary tools to adapt to the changing market conditions.

Fixed Income Strategies for Volatile Markets

As the coronavirus pandemic’s grip on the capital markets starts to lessen as the Federal Reserve looks to open its wallet for bond purchases, there’s been a marked increase in high yield corporate bond inflows as of late.

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