Portfolio Strategy - Brown Brothers Harryman focuses on finding and growing value for clients managing money on a generational basis [3] - The firm's portfolio construction includes approximately 30% in fixed income, 40-45% in public equities diversified globally, and a significant focus on alternative investments [4] Alternative Investments - The firm is finding value in structured credit within fixed income, including asset-backed securities, CLOs, CNBS, and RMBBS, which are typically accessed privately [6] - Single A rated tranches of structured credit vehicles are delivering 200 basis points (2%) more return than corporate equivalents, with historical capital preservation [8] Municipal Bonds - High-quality municipal bonds with a duration of four to five years, funding America's infrastructure, can generate returns around 7% on a tax-equivalent basis for high-income earners in high-income tax jurisdictions [9][10] Stock Selection - The firm invests in long-term durable businesses with massive competitive advantages, including some of the "Mag Seven" companies [11] - Specific companies mentioned include Microsoft (due to Azure's growth in AI), Mastercard, Visa, and Transdime [11][12] - Transdime, an aerospace aftermarket company that IPOed in 2006, has compounded in excess of 30% since then [13][14]

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Market Trends - Municipal bonds are rallying along with US Treasuries [1] - Soft US jobs data spurred bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as early as next month [1]

Municipal Bond Market - Increased supply is pressuring municipal bonds [1] - Trump's megabill impacts the municipal bond sector [1] Portfolio Management - Parametric SMA Fixed Income portfolio manager discusses market dynamics [1]

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Market Overview - The current market environment is characterized by a significant amount of cash, approximately $7 trillion, held in money-market funds, which is expected to flow into dividend-paying stocks as rates decline [2][10] - Investors have shown a tendency to react to market fears, leading to fluctuations in cash holdings within money-market funds [3] Economic Concerns - The U.S. government's deficit is projected to reach $1.9 trillion for fiscal 2025, with an additional $2.8 trillion expected from the "Big Beautiful Bill" over the next decade, raising concerns about higher Treasury yields and interest rates [4] - This situation creates a potential "doom loop" where increasing debt leads to higher servicing costs, further exacerbating the deficit [4] Investment Opportunities - As interest rates fall, yields on money-market funds and Treasuries are expected to decrease, prompting investors to seek higher income from dividend stocks [10] - Three specific dividend-paying stocks are highlighted as potential beneficiaries of this cash flow: Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD), Dominion Energy (D), and Union Pacific (UNP) [10] Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD) - NAD is currently trading at a 4.9% discount to its net asset value (NAV), providing an opportunity to purchase municipal bonds at a lower price [11] - The fund offers an 8.1% dividend yield, which is tax-free for most Americans, making it an attractive investment [13] Dominion Energy (D) - Dominion Energy offers a dividend yield of 4.9% and is positioned to benefit from the growing demand for energy, particularly in data centers [14] - The stock has potential for recovery as it has resumed dividend hikes after a previous cut, and its forward price-to-earnings ratio of 16 is below its five-year average [15] Union Pacific (UNP) - Union Pacific has a lower yield of 2.4% but is considered to have upside potential due to ongoing trade discussions and tariff negotiations that could positively impact its operations [16][17] - The company has a "Dividend Magnet" effect, indicating that its dividend growth is overdue, which could attract investor interest as cash flows from money-market funds increase [18][19]