Municipal Monthly

Munis and the Markets, April 2019

A brief monthly update on what's happening in the municipal bond market.

Market Snapshot

The figure is a table displaying return and yield data as of 30 April 2019 for municipal bond markets and U.S. Treasury markets in maturities of 2, 5, 10, and 30 years. It also displays year-to-date data on municipal market issuance, fund flows, and index returns. Key takeaways are discussed in text within the article.

Month in Review

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PIMCO Muni Highlights

20 Years

managing municipal assets

$37 Billion

As of 31 December 2018. Represents assets of strategy group in dedicated and non-dedicated portfolios.

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firm-wide credit analysts

10

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Disclosures

Municipal AUM cited herein represents assets of the strategy group in dedicated and non-dedicated portfolios. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results.

Investing in the bond market is subject to risks, including market, interest rate, issuer, credit, inflation risk, and liquidity risk. The value of most bonds and bond strategies are impacted by changes in interest rates. Bonds and bond strategies with longer durations tend to be more sensitive and volatile than those with shorter durations; bond prices generally fall as interest rates rise, and the current low interest rate environment increases this risk. Current reductions in bond counterparty capacity may contribute to decreased market liquidity and increased price volatility. Bond investments may be worth more or less than the original cost when redeemed. Investors will, at times, incur a tax liability. Income from municipal bonds is exempt from federal tax but may be subject to state and local taxes and at times the alternative minimum tax.

Statements concerning financial market trends or portfolio strategies are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. There is no guarantee that these investment strategies will work under all market conditions or are suitable for all investors and each investor should evaluate their ability to invest for the long term, especially during periods of downturn in the market. Outlook and strategies are subject to change without notice.

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