Preferreds Weekly Review: Bonds Vs. Preferreds

  • We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the second week of July and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferreds outperformed broader markets last week; sector credit spreads have tightened, making valuations expensive and yields less attractive. Bonds offer more protection than preferreds, but preferreds provide higher yields; choice depends on issuer quality, tax treatment, and investor objectives.