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August 2022
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Broad fixed income markets have seen a substantial wave of repricing this year stemming from persistent inflation, interest rate volatility, and concerns around economic growth.
However, we believe there are three dynamics in the market right now that make preferreds attractive: Higher current income levels, healthy issuer fundamentals, and preferreds’ historical tendency to rebound following significant drawdowns.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Allie Quine CFA, Vice President, is a member of Cohen & Steers’ Portfolio Specialist Group.
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