With rising rates on the minds of fixed income investors, Dan Marques, Standish Mellon portfolio analyst for tax exempt strategies, examines the benefits of municipal bonds in this environment. He discusses:

• Attractive municipal yields
• Defensive characteristics
• Risk-adjusted returns
• Lower volatility
• Diversification benefits
• Strong credit quality

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