Income Investing

When investing for current income, it’s key to weigh the changing composition of the risk/reward profile of different types of income-producing securities (corporate, government and municipal bonds, preferred stock, real estate investment trusts, etc.). These articles assess income investing strategies and some of the primary risks involved.

Fixed Income Monthly

Crit Thomas, CFA, CAIA, Erik M. Aarts, CIMA, Brian Cheyne, CFA, CIMA

High-quality bond yields rose again last month and are now more in line with our growth and inflation expectations. The backup offers investors another chance to add income at relatively attractive levels. Despite recent bond market volatility, the macro picture supports solid potential fixed-income returns.

Income Investing

Fixed Income Investment Outlook: Q4 2023

October 4, 2023

Find out why Fixed Income is favorable for low-risk income, given the current economic conditions. Brian Cheyne shares his thoughts.

Income Investing

Credit Risk Insights

Richard "Crit" Thomas, CFA, CAIA August 31, 2023

Explore timely insights on credit risk. We evaluate historical data and statistical relationships to identify drivers or signals as of August 31, 2023.

Income Investing

Interest Rate Risk Insights

Richard "Crit" Thomas, CFA, CAIA August 31, 2023

Explore timely insights on interest rate risk. We evaluate historical data and statistical relationships to identify drivers or signals as of August 31, 2023.

Income Investing

Portfolio Manager Perspective Touchstone Core Municipal Bond Fund

Touchstone Core Municipal Bond Fund Portfolio Manager Perspective

Erik Aarts, CIMA® December 19, 2022

Jeff Timlin, CFA of Sage Advisory, sub-advisor to the Touchstone Core Municipal Bond Fund, discusses challenges in the municipal marketplace and the opportunities that have arisen.

Income Investing

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Multi-Asset Portfolio Management: Combining Prudent Investing With Timely Execution

August 26, 2020

The approach utilized for the Touchstone Balanced Fund seeks to overcome shortcomings associated with traditional balanced stock/bond portfolios while adding value through active management. Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. the Fund’s sub-advisor discusses two proprietary tools designed to address this.

Income Investing, U.S. Equities