Author: Julia Bell

Preferred capital securities are drawing renewed interest from income-focused allocators as yields top 6% from investment-grade issuers. Here is what the category involves and why the complexity is real.

AMT rule changes are sending high-tax allocators back to tender option bond residuals. Here is how the structure works and who it actually suits.

Equipment leasing funds offer middle-market investors contractually fixed income backed by hard collateral. Here’s how they work and what to watch for.

Mortgage revenue bonds offer tax-sensitive investors elevated muni yields, strong credit backing, and federal tax exemption – but call risk and liquidity constraints demand careful analysis.

Western fixed-income managers are adding sukuk to diversified bond portfolios for genuine diversification, not ideological reasons. Here’s why the asset class is gaining traction.

Supranational bonds from institutions like the World Bank offer AAA ratings with yield above Treasuries, drawing conservative allocators who need credit quality without sacrificing income.

Tender Option Bond trusts are drawing renewed interest from tax-exempt leverage seekers. Here’s how the structures work and why they’re back.

CMOs are quietly returning to institutional fixed-income portfolios as spread hunters seek yield beyond Treasuries and IG corporates. Here is what is driving the comeback and what risks remain.

CLO equity offers double-digit yield potential for family offices willing to absorb illiquidity and first-loss risk – but manager selection and access make or break the trade.

Closed-end bank loan funds are quietly rebuilding premiums as soft landing optimism spreads. Here’s what that means for income investors tracking the discount cycle.