‘Junk’ bonds are off to best start to year since 2009, as ‘soft landing’ hopes take hold By: MarketWatch April 17, 2019 at 17:11 PM EDT High-yield corporate bonds are off to the best start to a year since 2009 after the Fed’s dovish pivot. Read More >> Related Stocks: High Yield Corp Bond Ishares Iboxx $ ETF JNK