About Jim
A specialist in the U.S. municipal bond markets, Jim regularly shares his views on the municipal fixed income space across news media, from mainstream to targeted industry news organizations. He draws his insights from his over 20 years of experience in municipal fixed income portfolio management. This experience guides his approach to portfolio strategy and security analysis.
My Insights
December 11, 2020
Muni Bond Market December 2020 Recap
by Jim Colby, Portfolio Manager and Strategist, Municipal Bonds
Expectations of higher taxes and positive news of effective vaccines have the potential to lead to a broad based economic recovery, and are possible reasons for continued strong demand for municipals.
July 10, 2020
Sin Tax May Mitigate States’ Financial Shortfalls
by Jim Colby, Portfolio Manager and Strategist, Municipal Bonds,
Jack Washburn, Intern
As state and local municipalities face revenue shortfalls, online sports betting may provide tax revenues to help supplement federal aid and other budgetary actions.
May 20, 2020
What’s Next for the Muni Market?
by Jim Colby, Portfolio Manager and Strategist, Municipal Bonds
While we expect some bumpy roads in the near-term, we are optimistic about the municipal bond market’s recovery.
March 26, 2020
The Great Municipal Bond ETF Freeze-Out
by Jim Colby, Portfolio Manager and Strategist, Municipal Bonds
The structure that underpins municipal bond ETFs has held up through the past few weeks, and the latest Fed action is leading to the resumption of more normal market activity.