Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Index track the full spectrum of publicly issued U.S. Treasury securities—bills, notes, bonds, floating-rate notes (FRNs), and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) with at least one year to maturity—the index offers investors a single, market-value-weighted gauge of the entire risk-free…
Government bonds securities issued by sovereign, state or local authorities to fund public spending; investors lend to a government in exchange for periodic coupon payments and return of principal at maturity, typically enjoying the highest credit safety in their domestic…
Corporate Bond Index is a benchmark that aggregates below‑investment‑grade (BB+ / Ba1 or lower) US dollar corporate bonds into one market‑value‑weighted universe, letting investors track overall “junk bond” yield, spread and total‑return trends. 1. Why High‑Yield Matters Because coupons on sub‑BBB debt…
Bloomberg US Corporate Bond Index explained in depth—showing how this investment‑grade benchmark tracks nearly every dollar‑denominated corporate bond issued by blue‑chip firms, why its trillion‑dollar scale makes it the go‑to yard‑stick for fixed‑income managers, and what 2025’s spread and duration shifts…
Corporate bonds explained in depth—introducing the mechanics of company debt, detailing how coupon, maturity and credit ratings shape yields, and revealing the latest 2025 market trends that matter for investors. 1. What Is a Corporate Bond? First and foremost, a…
S&P GSCI explained in depth—showing how the flagship production‑weighted commodities benchmark blends global energy, metals, and agriculture futures; why its energy tilt offers pure inflation beta; and what 2025’s target weights reveal about supply‑demand shifts. 1. What Is the S&P GSCI? Launched…