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Axis Bank (AXIS) $300M Notes Rated Baa3 by Moody's
Axis Bank's $300 million notes have been assigned a Baa3 rating by Moody's. This rating indicates that the notes are investment grade but carry a degree of risk. The move is seen as significant as the rating could influence investor confidence and market demand for the notes. Given the current economic environment, the rating’s implications for Axis Bank (AXIS) and its funding arrangements are noteworthy for investors.
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ANGL ETF Offers 6% Yield by Buying Formerly Investment-Grade Bonds
The VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL) provides approximately 6% yield by investing in formerly investment-grade bonds that were downgraded, outperforming the 10-year Treasury’s yield of 4.5%. The fund maintains a portfolio that behaves less like stocks during credit selloffs, with 91% of its assets in debt securities. Paramount Global (PSKY) and Celanese (CE) each account for about 8% of ANGL's holdings. This unique strategy may appeal to income investors seeking yield without the risks associated with lower-grade bonds.
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VCIT and IGIB Bond ETFs Compared: Size, Returns, and Yields
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) and iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGIB) have similar expense ratios and returns, with VCIT at 0.03% and IGIB at 0.04%. As of March 24, 2026, VCIT reported a 1-year return of 6.16% and a dividend yield of 4.74%, while IGIB had a return of 6.19% and a yield of 4.72%. VCIT has $68.5 billion in total assets, significantly larger than IGIB's $17.4 billion. Both ETFs suffered similar maximum drawdowns of approximately 20.56% for VCIT and 20.63% for IGIB over the past five years, indicating comparable risks. This analysis is important for investors looking for low-cost, moderate-income investment options in the corporate bond market.
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