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Oct 2023
29m 48s

Beyond Stocks: The Allure and Strategy o...

J. David Stein
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Why investing in non-investment grade bonds, leveraged loans, and preferred stocks is potentially more compelling than investing in common stocks at present. Topics covered include:Why Howard Marks told institutional clients to sell stocks and buy high-yield bonds insteadThe contractual agreements comprising bonds, leveraged loans, and preferred stock give ... Show More
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