Discover how interest rate fluctuations affect fixed-income securities and explore derivatives, swaps, and options to manage ...

The International Accounting Standards Board proposed a new accounting model to reflect how banks and other financial institutions manage interest rate risks in their portfolios. Processing Content ...

Pre‑crisis, Fannie and Freddie hedged large duration mismatches by shorting Treasuries, shorting futures, paying fixed on swaps and buying swaptions, which created big volatility and a feedback loop ...

BKLN offers a high 7.55% yield and strong diversification but invests mainly in below-investment-grade, short- to medium-term leveraged loans. Rising default risks, lower interest rates, and increased ...

VanEck Long Muni ETF offers tax-free income by investing in long-term, investment-grade municipal bonds, appealing to higher-rate taxpayers. MLN minimizes credit risk but exposes investors to ...