Corporate bond yields soar as Treasury yields fall, impacting investment strategies.
The value of corporate bonds changes based on Treasury yields. When Treasury yields go down, the value of callable corporate bonds goes up more than noncallable bonds. This is especially true for investment-grade bonds. So, when Treasury yields rise, the value of both types of bonds goes down, but callable bonds are affected more. This is important to understand when looking at corporate bond indexes, which mostly include callable bonds.