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WFIG (WisdomTree U.S. Corporate Bond Fund) is no longer actively trading.
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The past week saw the debut of 13 new ETFs on U.S. markets as well as a host of material changes to existing funds. Among the firms launching ETFs were Harbor Capital, YieldMax, ALPS, and T.
Three months of discouraging inflation data coupled with some hot economic data points are considered headwinds for U.S. Treasurys because both scenarios indicate rate cuts by the Federal Reserve aren't as imminent as previously expected. On the other hand, some market observers argue the case for corporate credit, particularly investment-grade fare, remains sturdy.
It's unknown when the Federal Reserve will trim interest rates. It's also unknown how many times the central bank will do so this year.
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Broadly speaking, 2021 was a forgettable year in the bond market and more frustration could be on the way in 2022 as the Federal Reserve ramps up tapering activities and sets out upon interest rate hiking course. Corporate bonds could be one way for investors to remain engaged with fixed income in the new year [.
Investment-grade corporate bonds aren't doing much to foster confidence among investors this year. For example, the widely followed Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index is off 5.18% year-to-date, adding another layer of frustration to the 2021 fixed income market.
While inflation has been a primary theme mentioned on earnings calls over the course of 2021, many U.S. corporations can deal with rising prices thanks to some pricing power. That's the view of Fitch Ratings, and should it prove accurate, it could be beneficial to some corporate bond exchange traded funds, including the WisdomTree U.S. [.
Data confirm corporate borrowers are again taking advantage of favorable interest rates to issue new debt. That could be a sign that investors may want to apply more scrutiny to exchange traded funds providing exposure to corporate bonds.
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