Category: TFI

Municipal Bonds ($TFI)

Despite the lack luster moniker, SPDR Lehman Municipal Bond ETF (TFI) is near all time highs and rising on increased volume. How much further it will rise is uncertain, but the uptrend appears to be gaining momentum.

April 20, 2009 April 20, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on Municipal Bonds ($TFI)

Dabbling in Debt

Fixed income ETF’s continue to show strength in a weak market. I continue to add to my HYG position as the momo in this ETF has yet to wane. After closing my LQD for a hefty gain, I’ve made a smaller reentry with a tight stop. Emerging market debt continues to make solid gains, but…

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December 23, 2008 December 23, 2008 By charlie In , , , , Comments Off on Dabbling in Debt

Bernanke’s 0% Means Buy Junk

LQD has been good to me, so why not move down the quality ladder for higher yield? I’m kicking myself for being too lazy to post this chart last night. The large volume in high yield corporate debt suggests that risk sentiments are changing. If you like high yield, here is a ton of rising…

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December 19, 2008 December 19, 2008 By charlie In , , , Comments Off on Bernanke’s 0% Means Buy Junk