Bonds at 7 percent could beat the stock market. Here's when to make the switch.

Every investor eventually faces the same question: when does the certainty of a bond beat the upside of a stock?

24/7 Wall Street • 29 minutes ago

Powell Stays

Key Takeaways The April FOMC meeting's four dissents and resistance to maintaining an easing bias signal a higher bar for rate cuts under incoming Chair Warsh, suggesting investors may favor Treasury floating-rate strategies to navigate a prolonged “higher-for-longer” environment.

ETF Trends • May 10, 2026

Re-Electrification of the U.S.

AI-driven electricity demand is forcing a decade of infrastructure spending into five years. The municipal bond market is becoming a primary financing channel for that buildout, creating income opportunity.

ETF Trends • May 9, 2026

Why Friday may see another spike in bond-market anxiety

It's not just inflation concerns that have been pushing U.K. yields to multi-decade highs

Market Watch • May 6, 2026

Paving the Way for a Warsh Fed

With the Justice Department dropping its investigation into the Fed's building renovation, political uncertainty around the succession has faded, paving the way for Kevin Warsh's nomination as the next Fed chair. Warsh's recent remarks lay out how he views monetary policy and the implications for the bond market during his tenure.

ETF Trends • Apr 29, 2026

The Iran War Is Changing the Bond Playbook

Investors may be better off looking outside the world's core bond markets right now, Brij Khurana writes in a guest commentary.

Barrons • Apr 27, 2026

SHYG: Prices Front-Of-Mind For Embattled Consumers, Risk For Consumer Cyclical Credit

iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF faces unfavorable risk/reward due to the risk of rising credit spreads. Recent risk-on sentiment is premature; failed ceasefire talks and persistent inflation risks could drive credit spreads higher, negatively impacting SHYG pricing. SHYG's sector tilt toward consumer cyclicals and communications heightens vulnerability to deteriorating consumer sentiment and inflation expectations.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 13, 2026

7 High Yield Monthly Payers To Own

Rose's Income Garden (RIG) portfolio emphasizes high-yield monthly payers across BDCs, ETFs, and CEFs, supporting steady income generation. Capital Southwest is internally managed, yields 11.68%, trades at a premium, and is a hold with potential for adding on dips. PennantPark Floating Rate yields 15.22%, trades at a discount, but faces price pressure; considered a speculative hold due to dividend risk.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 12, 2026

SHYG: Less Upside From Compression

iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF remains a hold, with limited upside due to compressed credit spreads at 240 bp. SHYG's current yield is attractive at 6.24%, but downside risk increases if spreads widen during macro shocks. The ETF offers consistent carry, low duration risk, and a balanced sector allocation between cyclical and defensive holdings.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 22, 2026

SHYG For Cautious Income, SJNK For Bold Returns In U.S. High Yield Bonds

Compare SHYG and SJNK, two leading short-term high yield bond ETFs, for income investors seeking reliable yield with different risk profiles. SHYG is best for conservative investors, offering lower costs, higher liquidity, and a prudent portfolio with a 6.57% yield to maturity. SJNK appeals to those with higher risk tolerance, providing a slightly higher yield (7.30%) and return, but with greater credit risk and expense ratio.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 4, 2025