Guessing the direction of interest rates is no easier than any other tactical or market timing decision. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note is just under 3.9%. That is about 100 basis points less than it was a few months ago. Fed policy is uncertain, inflation has not been fully controlled, and fiscal deficits loom as a long-term risk for yields to go higher.
Those factors argue in favor of an allocation to floating-rate notes. My guest today will help us explore this asset class, its opportunities and its risks.
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Here are some links to learn more about EVLN and Eaton Vance
- Eaton Vance Floating-Rate ETF - https://www.eatonvance.com/im/en-us/financial-advisor/product-and-performance/etfs/fixed-income/.ev.html/ev?cid=bn:etf2:vettafi:launchaccel:podcast:na:na:na
- All Eaton Vance ETFs- https://www.eatonvance.com/etfs.php?cid=bn:etf2:vettafi:launchaccel:podcast:na:na:na
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