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, Tim Paulin, CFA

Labor Market Headwind: Anti-immigrant policies may strain the labor market. Over the next decade, U.S.-born labor force growth is projected at just 0.2% annually, compared to 0.7% for the total labor force (including immigration) over the past 10 years. AI driven productivity may offset some labor force slowdown, but long-term potential growth, the product of labor force and productivity, will likely trend lower.

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