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Barron’s: Tax-Loss Harvesting in Bonds? This Year It’s a Big Deal.

Insights on muni tax-loss harvesting and potential portfolio trade-offs.

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Warren Pierson Discusses Fixed Income Opportunities on SchwabTV

Perspective on rates, Treasury yields and why bonds remain a strong long-term investment.

How To Use Taxable Bonds in Your Portfolio - Bond Funds Featured

The value of taxable bonds in reducing risk and generating income.

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Mary Ellen Stanek Honored by CFA Society of Milwaukee

Lifetime achievement award recognizes investment leadership and achievements across the industry.

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Pierson Gives Perspective on Impact of Higher Rates for Investors

Higher Rates Can be an Opportunity for Retirees and Income-Seeking Investors

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Five Baird Bond Funds Selected to Morningstar's "Thrilling 38" List

Morningstar narrows 15,000 fund share classes to 38. Five are managed by Baird.

Haicheng Li Named a 2026 Influential Woman in Institutional Investing
Haicheng Li Named a 2026 Influential Woman in Institutional Investing

Pensions & Investments honors investment expertise, leadership and global perspective.

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McAllister, Fitterer Discuss Muni Bond Opportunities in Barron's

Article highlights Baird’s municipal bond insights on higher yields and investor opportunities.

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October 2026 Bond Market Comments

Yields Fall Sharply in October but Remain Higher YTD, Fed Holds in Advance of Midterm Elections

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October 2026 Municipal Market Comments

Tax-Exempt Yields Fall in October

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Q3 2026 Equity Opportunity Fund Commentary

As AI enthusiasm drives market concentration, we see more attractive opportunities in overlooked companies with improving fundamentals, while maintaining selective AI exposure and a disciplined focus on risk.

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Senior Portfolio Managers Deliver Baird Bond Market Outlook

Team examines the underlying market dynamics across the corporate credit, securitized and municipal sectors.

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Q3 2026 Small/Mid Cap Growth Commentary

The portfolio slightly trailed the benchmark, with performance patterns differing significantly from month to month.

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Q3 2026 Mid Cap Growth Commentary

Market leadership shifted during the quarter but ultimately narrowed, with strength in a relatively small number of companies.

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Q3 2026 International & Global Funds Market Commentary

Broader market participation buoyed the funds performance for the quarter, outperforming benchmark indices.

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September 2026 Municipal Market Comments

Tax-Exempt Yields Rise and Curve Flattens

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