

Star Bond Manager Mary Ellen Stanek on Opportunities in Market Volatility
9 snips Apr 19, 2025
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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.
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.
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.