How to bet against real estate using options as higher rates pressure housing market
The 10-year Treasury yield has been on an upward trend since September, now reaching its highest level since late July. As a key benchmark for long-term interest rates, including 30-year fixed mortgage rates, this rise in yields is exerting negative pressure on the real estate sector. With this in mind, I’m looking to capitalize on […]
How to invest in the fourth quarter, according to the pros
The year has reached its last quarter. Equity markets have been volatile, with the S & P 500 rising 0.42% to a record close of 5,762.48 on Sept. 30 as investors continued to bet on themes like the potential for artificial intelligence and interest rate cuts. Chinese markets have seen renewed interest with the CSI […]
How to invest $100,000 right now, according to the pros
Equity markets have had a good start to the year, with the S & P 500 benchmark crossing 5,000 earlier this month and Europe’s Stoxx 600 index hitting an all-time high . The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield , meanwhile, is hovering around 4% after topping 5% last October for the first time in 16 years. […]
How to construct your portfolio for maximum income in retirement
Attractive bond yields have been a boon for investors, such as retirees, who want to generate income from their portfolios. Yet, those who want to live off the income generated by their investments — without selling any stocks — may want to reconsider how their portfolio is set up. An efficient portfolio typically focuses on […]
Here’s how to squeeze a little more juice out of these tax-advantaged yields
With the Federal Reserve expected to trim rates three times in 2024, fixed income investors are looking to the municipal bond space as they prepare to eventually reach for yield. The 10-year Treasury yield is trading at about 4.14%, which is higher than where the benchmark yield ended 2023, but still far off from the […]