The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investment Management

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June 13, 2025 Oversubscriptions highlight the level of demand
New deals are seeing oversubscriptions.

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4 min
June 06, 2025 The Importance of Municipal to Treasury Ratios
We explain why municipal to treasury ratios are important to municipal bond investors.

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4 min
May 30, 2025 Worth its SALT: Why this policy debate matters to municipal bond investors
We explain the State and Local Tax deduction cap and the extent to which it impacts municipal bond investors

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5 min
May 23, 2025 Your purchase yield is critical
Absolute yields in municipals are attractive and the yield at which you purchase fixed income is critical.

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MacKay Municipal Managers is a team of portfolio managers at MacKay Shields. MacKay Shields is 100% owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company. “New York Life Investments” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company.

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5 min
May 16, 2025Dislocations Lead to Opportunities
Despite persistent volatility and a looming rate pivot, the fixed income market is showing signs of renewed opportunity – if you know where to look.
IIn this episode, host Chris Roberti is joined by Scott Sprauer, Senior Portfolio Manager at MacKay Municipal Managers, to explore the evolving dynamics in the municipal market. The conversation covers the growing appeal of high-quality, high-yield munis, the impact of constrained supply, and how investors are shifting duration strategies in anticipation of rate cuts. Chris and Scott dig into key themes driving the market, including tax-aware investing, spread compression, credit fundamentals, and the importance of nimble, active management in today’s environment. With thoughtful commentary on the macro backdrop, and practical insights for portfolio positioning, this episode is essential listening for anyone navigating the muni landscape.
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MacKay Municipal Managers is a team of portfolio managers at MacKay Shields. MacKay Shields is 100% owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company. “New York Life Investments” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company.
SMRU: 7936190.1

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20 min
May 09, 2025 Taxable Muni Issuance Rising
Issuance for taxable muni’s is up 29% compared to the same time last year

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MacKay Municipal Managers is a team of portfolio managers at MacKay Shields. MacKay Shields is 100% owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company. “New York Life Investments” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company.

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4 min
May 02, 2025 Resilient Demand
Continued resilient demand amid strong supply for the year provides insights into valuations

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MacKay Municipal Managers is a team of portfolio managers at MacKay Shields. MacKay Shields is 100% owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company. “New York Life Investments” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company.

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4 min
April 25, 2025 Supply Wave
The ongoing new issue supply wave continues to create opportunities for active managers

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MacKay Municipal Managers is a team of portfolio managers at MacKay Shields. MacKay Shields is 100% owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company. “New York Life Investments” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company.

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4 min
April 18, 2025Navigating with Discipline
Uncertainty in the municipal bond market isn’t new but how you respond to it makes all the difference. With spreads widening, rates rising, and liquidity tight, active management is being put to the test.
In this episode, host Chris Roberti is joined by Matt Hage, Portfolio Manager and Trader at MacKay Municipal Managers, speaking from the firm’s trading desk in Los Angeles. Matt shares real-time insights on what’s shaping the municipal bond market this spring, covering issuance trends, political uncertainty, liquidity challenges, and the valuation backdrop clients are watching closely. Chris and Matt unpack what’s working in today’s portfolios, how active management is navigating recent volatility, and why the current muni setup may be one of the most compelling in years. They also talk credit fundamentals, portfolio positioning, and how investors should be thinking about duration risk going forward.
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MacKay Municipal Managers is a team of portfolio managers at MacKay Shields. MacKay Shields is 100% owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company. “New York Life Investments” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company.
SMRU: 7862272

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17 min
April 11, 2025 Dislocations Create Opportunities
A discussion around recent market volatility

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MacKay Municipal Managers is a team of portfolio managers at MacKay Shields. MacKay Shields is 100% owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company. “New York Life Investments” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company.

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4 min

About The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investment Management

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The seasoned, active investors at MacKay Municipal Managers provide valuable insights into the highly fragmented, complex, and inefficient municipal bond market. With topics that can range from public policy, market technicals, and municipal strategies for clients to consider, tune in to our monthly in-depth conversations for the team’s latest views on the municipal market.