CrossingBridge Insights

CrossingBridge Insights is our opportunity to share our thoughts on interesting trends and data points through our Quarterly Commentaries, Market Observations, recent news, and random musings. We hope you enjoy and we welcome your feedback.


SPACs – Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

The recently-enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes a 1% excise tax on stock repurchases by corporations that takes effect in January 2023. The impact for SPACs remains subject to guidance from the US Treasury. We are monitoring the...

Sep 19, 2022

Blurred Lines | Leveraged Loans vs. High Yield Bonds

Historically, leveraged loans have been considered higher quality and more secure investments than their junk bond counterparts due to their collateral, covenant protection, and seniority in the capital structure. In fact, this premise was initially...

May 28, 2019

CBLDX Q1 2019 Commentary - Responsive or Reactive?

Responsive or Reactive? A distinction with a difference: Responsiveness is mindful action whereas reactive behavior is driven by natural instincts. To counter the market downdraft in 4Q18, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, on January 4, 2019, declared...

Apr 24, 2019