Municipal Bond Default Update

The long-term default rate for GO bonds, which represents 40% of the municipal bond marketplace, is just 0.01%. According to Municipal Market Advisors, municipal bond segments with the highest default rates are: [1] community development districts (17% of issues), [2] assisted living (5% of issues), [3] independent living (4% of issues), [4] nursing home (3% of issues), and [5] telecom (3% of issues).