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Feb 133 min read
Tariffs: Always Bad for Bonds? Not so Fast.
In relationships, I try to avoid sweeping generalizations. You never  listen. I always  do the dishes. Why do you always ... (fill in the...


Jan 74 min read
How to Invest in Municipal Bonds
Municipal Bonds (Munis) are a staple of the US Fixed Income landscape. Munis, issued by governmental and quasi-governmental entities, are...


Aug 28, 20243 min read
Recession Watching
Amid a swirl of economic data and market turmoil over the past several months, forecasts of a recession have gained traction again. While...


Jun 25, 20243 min read
HY Munis Showing Strength in 2024
Municipal bonds have traditionally appealed to wealthier, risk-averse investors due to their tax-exempt status and historically low...


Apr 10, 20242 min read
CO Charter School Politics
House Bill 1363, introduced by Democrats on March 6th, aims to create more transparency and accountability for Colorado’s charter school...


Feb 23, 20244 min read
CO Muni Sector: Charter Schools
The municipal bond market offers investors a diverse array of credits, sectors, and structures. For many retail investors, a risk averse...


Dec 12, 20234 min read
The Lifecycle of a Metro District
The municipal bond market as an asset class offers investors a diverse array of sectors that constitute the backbone of infrastructure...


Oct 30, 20234 min read
CO Proposition HH: Considerations from a Muni Bond Investor
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado's real estate market has seen property values soar resulting in a staggering 40% spike in...


Oct 19, 20232 min read
Munis on Capitol Hill
In March 2023, the House of Representatives introduced the Investing in our Communities Act, H.R. 1837, which would reverse a component...


Sep 22, 20232 min read
Muni Yield Curve Divergence
As of last night, the yield spread between a 30Y Treasury versus a 10Y Treasury is 0.07%. For Munis, the yield pick-up for buying a 30Y...


Aug 29, 20232 min read
Considering the Consensus
A famous billionaire investor recently publicly stated he is betting against 30-year US Treasuries for its attractiveness as standalone...


Jun 2, 20236 min read
Unraveling the Nuances of Trading Municipal Bonds
Welcome to the intriguing world of municipal bonds, commonly referred to as ‘Munis’, where the financial realm intersects with the public...


May 25, 20237 min read
Risk Radar: Evaluating Credit Risk in the Municipal Bond Market
Munis have earned a well-deserved reputation as a safer segment of the fixed income market over decades of lower default rates and higher...


May 4, 20235 min read
Bonding with Taxes: General Tax Considerations for Muni Investors
Widely known in the investment world for their tax-exempt status, municipal bonds (Munis) offer an avenue to generate tax-efficient...


Apr 18, 20235 min read
Retail Dominance and the Liquidity Premium
It is a widely known fact that the municipal bond market is dominated by retail investors. Less understood, however, is the influence...


Mar 28, 20233 min read
Municipal Bond Market: An Overview
Municipal bonds ( Munis) are an often overlooked but integral segment of the US bond market. Most investors are drawn to the asset class...
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