SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF

SPHY tracks an index that measures the performance of USD-denominated junk bonds.

Interest rates have fallen recently, and despite initial inflation concerns post-election, disappointing economic data has led to softer Treasury rates. SPHY offers a 7.5% yield to maturity with a low expense ratio, but tight credit spreads signal confidence in low-quality issuers meeting obligations. SPHY's performance has been strong, with a bullish technical outlook and historical January gains, but I maintain a hold rating due to compressed yields.

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Monthly payers like DIA, JEPI, JEPQ, and SPHY provide consistent income, making them attractive for income-focused investors. DIA offers exposure to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, balancing growth and stability. JEPI and JEPQ generate premium income through options strategies, enhancing yield potential.

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SPHY is a simple high-yield corporate bond ETF. SPHY offers a strong 7.7% yield, low 0.05% expense ratio, and consistent outperformance, making it a compelling high-yield corporate bond ETF. Despite above-average default rates, economic conditions and potential Fed cuts support the stability of non-investment grade bonds.

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Junk bonds offer high yield but come with default risk, which may be mispriced in the current economic cycle. SPDR® Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF provides exposure to diversified high-yield bonds with a low expense ratio. The SPHY fund holds investment-grade corporate bonds with diverse maturities and yields, with a sector composition focused on Consumer Cyclicals, Communications, and Energy.

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The U.S. high yield bond ETF category has a new asset leader. The iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY) is now the largest high yield bond ETF in the market, with assets totaling $15.9 billion as of Aug.15.

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SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF has delivered a decent total return of 17.3% since we initiated our bullish view 18 months ago. However, high-yield bonds are no longer as deeply discounted and attractive enough to generate meaningful alpha in our view. By rotating into investment-grade bonds, we remain well-positioned to benefit from eventual rate cuts by the Fed while avoiding the potential downside risk of high-yield spreads widening.

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SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF faces significant credit risk headwinds due to economic softening. The ETF's option-adjusted spread, paired with its duration figures, spell excess credit duration influence. Credit migration could play a role later this year as speculative grade, BB, and BB interest coverage ratios are fading.

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Bond market volatility has been unusually low, raising concerns about potential market shocks and skewed expectations. High-yield bonds, such as SPHY, have low yield spreads to Treasuries, meaning they're trading at a premium today. Betting against SPHY through put options may be a good short opportunity due to its low implied volatility and potential for a crash by 2025.

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SPHY and FALN are my top two high-yield corporate bond ETF picks.

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Leading credit investors believe that the case for high-yield bonds remains strong, with a high expected return.

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The SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF is a large and highly diversified high yield ETF. The Fund's performance has been modest since inception and is diminished materially by taxes and inflation. Investors are not adequately compensated for the risks associated with the Fund.

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HYG is the largest high-yield bond ETF in the market. It is not a particularly good choice. A look at the fund, and some better alternatives, follows.

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Federal Reserve hikes have caused yields to increase across fixed-income asset classes. High-yield bonds and bond funds offer particularly high, growing yields. An overview of four of these funds follows.

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SPHY offers diversified exposure to high-yield corporate bonds with a strong 7.4% dividend yield. SPHY has an expense ratio of 0.05%, lowest in its peer group. An overview of the fund follows.

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