Municipal Bonds in 2011: A Bond Market in Turmoil
Sensational news stories of a looming municipal debt crisis – many warranted, many overblown – rang in the New Year. A few months later, uncertainty still overshadows the municipal bond market. Join our municipal bond experts for a timely, in-depth discussion on the critical topics in 2011, including:
•Municipal default fears. The threat of municipal bankruptcy is a powerful, emotional force in today’s market. But what’s the reality?
•Independent credit analysis. The three “must ask” questions to analyze any municipal bond investment in a post-insurance world – and why smaller issuers are often healthier credits.
•Traditional portfolio structure. Why a traditional portfolio structure is a sensible way to prepare for future bond market turmoil and volatility. How well do you know the bonds in your portfolio?
•Municipal default fears. The threat of municipal bankruptcy is a powerful, emotional force in today’s market. But what’s the reality?
•Independent credit analysis. The three “must ask” questions to analyze any municipal bond investment in a post-insurance world – and why smaller issuers are often healthier credits.
•Traditional portfolio structure. Why a traditional portfolio structure is a sensible way to prepare for future bond market turmoil and volatility. How well do you know the bonds in your portfolio?
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May 24 2011
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Michelle Bernardi Landis, Sr. Vice President; Justin Formas, Director of Municipal Credit Research
Michelle Bernardi Landis, Sr. Vice President; Justin Formas, Director of Municipal Credit Research
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Please join our panel of municipal bond specialists to discuss these two timely topics:
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2013 Municipal Bond Scare: Exits & Opportunities Recorded: Sep 18 2013 48 mins
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Presenters:
Ronald P. Bernardi, President & CEO, Bernardi Securities (moderator)
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Guest speaker: Mike Quigley, U.S. Representative, Illinois 5th Congressional District -
Municipal Bonds in 2011: A Bond Market in Turmoil Recorded: May 24 2011 61 mins
Michelle Bernardi Landis, Sr. Vice President; Justin Formas, Director of Municipal Credit ResearchSensational news stories of a looming municipal debt crisis – many warranted, many overblown – rang in the New Year. A few months later, uncertainty still overshadows the municipal bond market. Join our municipal bond experts for a timely, in-depth discussion on the critical topics in 2011, including:
•Municipal default fears. The threat of municipal bankruptcy is a powerful, emotional force in today’s market. But what’s the reality?
•Independent credit analysis. The three “must ask” questions to analyze any municipal bond investment in a post-insurance world – and why smaller issuers are often healthier credits.
•Traditional portfolio structure. Why a traditional portfolio structure is a sensible way to prepare for future bond market turmoil and volatility. How well do you know the bonds in your portfolio?
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- Title: Municipal Bonds in 2011: A Bond Market in Turmoil
- Live at: May 24 2011 6:00 pm
- Presented by: Michelle Bernardi Landis, Sr. Vice President; Justin Formas, Director of Municipal Credit Research
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