Long-Duration Munis Very Attractive: Schwab's Kathy Jones

Long-Duration Munis Very Attractive: Schwab's Kathy Jones

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The video discusses the growing interest in fixed income products as yields become more attractive. It introduces the concept of replacing TINA (There Is No Alternative) with TARA (There Are Reasonable Alternatives) to equities. The speaker highlights the potential to build a solid bond portfolio with high-quality bonds offering yields around 5%. Treasuries and investment-grade corporates are recommended as base holdings. Municipal bonds are also discussed for their attractive after-tax yields, especially for those in high tax brackets. The video concludes with a discussion on future yield trends, predicting that 10-year treasuries may not exceed 4% again.

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How have the risks associated with obtaining yield changed according to the speaker?

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What is the speaker's outlook on the future of 10-year treasuries?

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