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Investors Shift Focus: $22 Billion in Short-Term Bonds

3/19/2025

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In 2023, investors poured $22 billion into short-term US government debt, driven by concerns over Trump's economic policies.
Municipal bonds attract risk-averse investors with tax-exempt income; key funds include Victory Tax Exempt Short Term Fund and American High-Income Municipal Bond.
Canada saw a $7.9 billion foreign capital inflow in January 2025, mainly in bonds, due to US trade policy reactions.
Corporate bond investors are favoring securitized assets like AAA CLOs for improved returns amid inflation and stable interest rates.

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Story summary

In 2023, investors poured $22 billion into short-term US government debt, driven by concerns over Trump's economic policies.
Municipal bonds attract risk-averse investors with tax-exempt income; key funds include Victory Tax Exempt Short Term Fund and American High-Income Municipal Bond.
Canada saw a $7.9 billion foreign capital inflow in January 2025, mainly in bonds, due to US trade policy reactions.
Corporate bond investors are favoring securitized assets like AAA CLOs for improved returns amid inflation and stable interest rates.