Episode 2: The Consumer Purchase Decision Process

Bond markets continue searching for a storyline that sticks. Today’s challenge is determining where investors are being fairly compensated for risk and where valuations may be less forgiving. Hear Thornburg Portfolio Managers Christian Hoffmann, Ali Hassan, and Lon Erickson as they unpack the forces shaping fixed income markets today, from AI-driven debt issuance to tight credit spreads to a rates market sending mixed signals.

Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust (NASDAQ: TBLD) announced its monthly distribution.

An interview with Miguel Oleaga, Portfolio Manager

When searching for income, investors tend to focus solely on dividends and distributions from U.S.-based firms. However, a global approach may yield better results. Hear the portfolio managers of Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund (TIBIX) share their thoughts about income opportunities during a review of the past quarter's performance, current portfolio positioning, and market outlook.

At Thornburg, we believe international equities offer an attractive total return profile with the combination of earnings growth, low valuations, and higher dividend yields. Hear Head of Equities Matt Burdett and Portfolio Manager Lei “Rocky” Wang provide insight into Thornburg’s International Equity strategy.

Is quality investing broken, or have investors simply paid too much for it? This article explores why Thornburg believes quality and valuation discipline are inseparable, and why flexibility remains essential to long-term investing.