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Star Bond Manager Mary Ellen Stanek on Opportunities in Market Volatility

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Apr 19, 2025
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ADVICE

Stay Grounded Amid Volatility

  • Stay grounded and focused on long-term investment goals during volatile markets.
  • Be patient and keep liquidity confirmed to take advantage of opportunities amid uncertainty.
INSIGHT

Municipals and Taxables Decoupled

  • Municipal and taxable bond markets have decoupled at the long end due to selling pressures.
  • This divergence creates unusual opportunities due to technical market dynamics, not fundamental credit changes.
ADVICE

Consider Long Municipal Bonds

  • High rate taxpayers should consider intermediate to long municipal bonds due to attractive tax-adjusted yields.
  • A diversified municipal portfolio can offer compelling income with manageable credit risk.
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