The Quest for Yield in an Uncertain Income Rate Environment

Concerns are mounting over the timing of the first interest-rate hike from the Federal Reserve. While the timing of the first increase and frequency/magnitude of future rate hikes are anyone's guess, that uncertainty has changed the way institutional investors are thinking about income generation, especially after years of a zero interest-rate policy. While capturing income is always a focus, the effects of rising rates can be devastating to a fixed-income portfolio. Join ETF.com and First Trust as we explore strategies and share insights that have helped many of the largest institutions better position their fixed-income assets for the precarious road ahead.