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Nov 1, 2012 · Baird characterizes Craig’s Bond as more stoic. “He starts off incredibly confident, but things occur that make him lose that confidence, that sense of integrity,” he says. “He feels he’s been let down or double- crossed in some way.
Sep 29, 2000 · Overview, performance ratings, percentage yields, and management team information regarding Baird Funds' Aggregate Bond Fund.
Jul 31, 2024 · Baird’s Bond Funds offer proven track records across the taxable and tax-exempt fixed income duration spectrum. The funds are managed by a team of investors who together have implemented a consistent process for more than 30 years.
- The Federal Reserve
- Market Volatility
- Munis and Diversification
- Inflation
- Supply and Demand
- Surprises from 2019
- Looking Forward Into 2020
Baird: Let’s start with the reversal of the Federal Reserve, where the Fed reduced rates three times this past year after raising rates in 2018. Why the change in course? Craig: It’s important to note that the Fed’s rate cuts came in a very short period of time in the second half of the year. It’s widely understood they were trying to adjust to the...
Baird: Let’s talk about the bond market, where we’ve seen a lot of volatility this past year. What impact did it have in 2019, and do you anticipate further volatility in 2020? Mike: What’s interesting is that while volatility this past year has been significant, it hasn’t blunted demand very much at all. 2019 saw 52 consecutive weeks of municipal ...
Baird: Are you surprised to see such a high demand for munis given the performance of the stock market? Craig: Not really. While I think most investors appreciate the returns from their equity allocation in 2019, I think there’s some concern about economic growth going forward. And a lot of investors who remember what happened in 2008–2009 will buy...
Baird: For years there’s been talk about wage-driven inflation that never seemed to materialize. Why hasn't inflation really taken root? Craig: I think it's due to the labor markets being very tight, and employers having to pay more to get workers in the door. The problem is that lift in wages hasn’t impacted more established workers. One theory is...
Baird: Not only did muni supply experience its best October on record, but volume for the fourth quarter was at a level seen only once since the 1980s for this time of year. How has all this supply been absorbed by investors? Mike: So far, individual investor demand has remained high, and supply has been absorbed quite well. Dealer muni positions h...
Baird: What has been your biggest surprise for 2019? Mike: The taxable advanced refunding deluge we've seen. It's extremely rate-sensitive, and you’ll recall consensus forecasts last year were for rising rates, not falling rates. So when rates collapsed in the late summer, it made taxable advanced refundings of tax-exempt bonds economically viable....
Dave:I don’t make predictions, but forward curves are bracing for a dull period with an expectation of slight increases and little in the way of curve movement. If Treasury yields go lower, that’s a good start to getting better returns. However, this could be negated by credit spread widening. Mike: Overall, the improving global economic outlook is...
Oct 4, 2021 · What's the best order in which to view the Craig run of Bond, and to then tell your Vespers from your Silvas? How can you best appreciate the moments with Moneypenny, as well as your M and Ms?
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek an annual rate of total return, before fund expenses, greater than the annual rate of total return of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
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