JNK (JNK)

$95.45 0.24 (0.25%)

11:42 EDT JNK Stock Quote Delayed 30 Minutes

It’s Time to Sell High-Yield Bonds

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 25, 2014

High-yield bonds and ETFs such as HYG and JNK, have delivered great five-year returns, but there's no longer enough return potential to offset the risks.

Government Overspending is Fueling Debt Boom

5 Stocks to Sell in March

Yes, You Can Still Make Money in Bonds

Volume:

Previous Close -

Market Cap 86.54M

PE Ratio -

EPS -

Volume (Avg. Vol.) 1.13M

Day's Range $95.36 - $95.54

52-Week Range $87.79 - $95.70

Dividend & Yield $6.14 (6.44%)

JNK Stock Predictions, Articles, and JNK News

4 Bond ETFs for Varying Risk Appetites

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jun 27, 2013

Concerning bond funds, be mindful of this adage from Warren Buffett: “Uncertainty is the friend of the buyer of long-term values.”

Nervous About High-Yield Bonds? You Don’t Have to Be.

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor May 21, 2013

Avoid the high-yield bubble via target maturity funds, which offer competitive yields with lower risk than traditional HY bond funds.

How Long Can High-Yield Bonds Rally?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor May 6, 2013

The prolonged rally in high-yield bonds has exceeded even the most bullish expectations. What needs to happen for high yield to keep climbing from here?

Hot “Bonds” for Your Portfolio

By Dennis Miller, Senior Editor, Miller's Money Forever Apr 16, 2013

When comparing bond yields to those of stocks, be careful: they are not alike nor do they carry the same risks. Here's a better way to look at the numbers

High-Yield Bonds: Safer Than Stocks Right Now, but Not Better

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 15, 2013

High-yield bonds might have less risk than stocks, but their upside potential is much lower. Which asset class is the better option for your next investment dollar?

Why Junk Is a Better Bet Now Than Stocks

By Richard Band Feb 13, 2013

It holds up better than equities in a downturn -- which is certainly coming, although most investors are too busy being fat and happy to notice.

The Bears’ First Victory of 2013

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jan 31, 2013

Transports, small-caps and junk bonds all stumbled Wednesday -- a signal that caution might be warranted in the short-term.

The Best Bond ETFs for 2013

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 21, 2012

The keys for navigating next year's rockier fixed-income market: Think unconventionally and avoid bonds highly sensitive to interest rate movements.

Are You as Diversified as You Think?

By Dec 5, 2012

The markets have rebounded since the 2008 but their have been some major changes to risk asset correlation measures that investors must understand

5 Top ETFs for Income Investors

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Nov 1, 2012

Whether you're looking for consistent dividends over time or want to swing big for high yield, these five funds offer something for every income investor.

Another Reason to Worry About Junk Bonds

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 15, 2012

If your high-yield debt has a payment-in-kind feature, run like hell. These bonds allow the issuer to repay with more debt, rather than cash.

Buying Bond Funds? It’s the Arithmetic, Stupid

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 11, 2012

While most bond market segments have delivered outstanding gains in the past year, it will be almost impossible for bonds to repeat that feat in the year ahead.