Why Municipal Bonds May Be One of Today’s Best Investment Opportunities

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Interest rates, inflation, government debt, and global conflicts are creating uncertainty across financial markets. But for fixed income investors, today’s environment may also present an opportunity to capture attractive yields without taking on additional equity risk.

Philip Palumbo sits down with Andrew Clinton, CEO and Founder of Clinton Investment Management, to discuss the outlook for interest rates, the municipal bond market, and where investors can find value in today’s fixed income environment.

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience managing municipal bond portfolios, Andrew shares his perspective on how energy prices influence inflation and interest rates, why government deficits may not be the only factor driving yields, and why today’s starting yields are particularly attractive for investors seeking tax-free income.

They also explore how investors should think about bond price fluctuations, why selling during periods of rising interest rates can mean missing significant opportunities, and how active management can add value through credit selection, yield curve positioning, and portfolio construction.

What You’ll Learn:

• How global conflicts and rising energy prices influence inflation and interest rates.
• Why oil prices, economic growth, and bond supply all play a role in determining market yields.
• How government deficits and potential tax increases could affect the fixed income market.
• Why Andrew believes today’s municipal bond yields offer compelling taxable-equivalent returns.
• How municipal bonds generate income through coupon payments and why investors should understand principal fluctuations.
• Why rising interest rates can create buying opportunities rather than reasons to sell.
• How active bond management helps investors navigate interest rate risk and protect principal.
• Why the shape of the yield curve matters when constructing a fixed income portfolio.
• How reinvestment risk can affect investors who rely on short-term bonds.
• Why selective exposure to single-A-rated municipal bonds can offer additional yield without taking on disproportionate credit risk.
• What the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate means for interest rates, inflation, and employment.
• How artificial intelligence could influence productivity, employment, and long-term inflation.

About Andrew Clinton:

Andrew Clinton is the first CEO and Founder of Clinton Investment Management, LLC, where he oversees municipal bond portfolio construction, investment strategy, and portfolio management. Founded in 2007, Clinton Investment Management specializes in actively managed municipal bond portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors.

Prior to founding the firm, Andrew began his career in 1993 at UBS Global Asset Management, where he built and managed separately managed municipal investment capabilities. As Senior Portfolio Manager, he oversaw more than $4.5 billion in municipal assets, managing portfolios for high-net-worth, ultra-high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Andrew is a member of the CFA Institute and the New York Society of Security Analysts. He earned a BS from Marist University with a concentration in finance and international trade management.

Learn More About Andrew Clinton:

Website: Clinton Investment Management

LinkedIn: Andrew Clinton

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