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Fixed income traders now have access to abundant pricing data. We explore how traders can navigate the vast amount of quote data available and use it effectively in their decision-making processes.

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Income focused investors can avail themselves of bond income from corporates and/or munis through conveniently traded ETFs.

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Investors also should be aware that the value of perpetual bonds can fluctuate with changes in interest rates, and their yield may not necessarily keep pace with inflation. Perpetual bonds can ...