Fallen angels began 2025 on a positive note, outperforming the broad high-yield market by 0.10% (1.48% vs. 1.38%). The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fluctuated throughout the month, peaking at 4.79% ...
We assess the performance of FAs since Covid using the FTSE Time-Weighted Fallen Angel Bond Index (TWUSFA), which captures critical timing effects. We find a more favourable risk/return profile in FAs ...