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: A top choice for high-bracket investors, providing municipal bond exposure with an average credit quality of double-A.

: Major investment-grade offerings in 2017 included multi-billion dollar issuances from Microsoft ($16.9B), Amazon ($15.9B), and Broadcom ($13.5B). bonds to buy 2017

: Favored for its low fees and high-quality (single-A) holdings, offering a conservative play in a rising-rate environment. : A top choice for high-bracket investors, providing

: Noted for its strategy of identifying undervalued bonds by out-analyzing traditional rating agencies. : Noted for its strategy of identifying undervalued

Analysts at Kiplinger and Morningstar highlighted several top performers for the year:

The bond market in 2017 was characterized by rising short-term interest rates as the Federal Reserve implemented multiple hikes, yet long-term bonds unexpectedly outperformed short-term counterparts. Investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds both saw strong returns of 6.4% and 7.5%, respectively, supported by tightening credit spreads.