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Credit Default Swaps – Controlling Exposure to Risk
January 25th, 2013An Introduction to Bonds and Their Role in the Stock Market
January 25th, 2013Learn the basics behind bonds, and how the important role that they end up playing in portfolios. Also find out about the markets for bonds.
Splits and Buybacks Explained
January 25th, 2013Learn the details behind stock splits and buybacks, including what they mean for you as an investor and why companies perform these actions.
Basic Bonds Terminology: Par Value, Maturity and Coupon Rate
January 25th, 2013Learn the basic terminology associated with bonds, so that you can better understand the bond market.
Yield, Duration and Ratings of Bonds
January 25th, 2013Find out about the various ways of measuring the yield of a bond, as well as the different ratings a bond can have.
Advanced Concepts and Unusual Features of Bonds
January 25th, 2013Some bonds have unique features. Learn about callability, zero coupon bonds, tax deferred bonds, put provisions, and secured vs unsecured bonds.
What are Corporate Bonds and How Do You Evaluate Them?
January 25th, 2013Find out the details about corporate bonds, and what you should consider when evaluating corporate bonds.
What are Municipal Bonds?
January 25th, 2013Interested in municipal bonds? Learn about the two common types of municipal bonds, the associated fees, and the mininimum amount required to achieve the best price.
4 Types of U.S. Treasury Securities and How They Work
January 25th, 2013Wondering what the benefits are from investing in treasury bonds? Find out about the securities the Treasury offers and the benefits associated with each.
What are Savings Bonds and their Tax Benefits?
January 25th, 2013Savings bonds have their own unique properties and can't be sold on the secondary market. Find out about the types of savings bonds and their features.
Less Popular Types of Bonds and the Agencies that Issue Them
January 25th, 2013Find out about alternatives to the common types of bonds, including mortgage-backed securities and Brady bonds.
Benefits and Risks Associated with Bonds
January 25th, 2013If you're interested in bonds, you should familiarize yourself with their properties. Learn about the pros and cons and risk associated with bonds.
Buying and Selling Municipal, Junk and Treasury Bonds
January 25th, 2013Find out the details related to the bond markets, and how they end up relating and fluctuating with interest rates.
A Three-Step Process for Developing an Investment Policy
October 22nd, 2012Haphazard investment choices will rarely help you realize your goals, which is why every investor should take the time to develop a Statement of Investment Policy. Doing so provides you with a written summary of your investment objectives and the choices you’ve made to achieve them that can be revisited annually and modified as necessary. Institutional investor
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How to Invest in Bonds
March 17th, 2012A bond is a debt security, so when an investor purchases a bond, they are effectively lending money to the bond’s issuer. In exchange for the loan, the issuer promises to pay a specified periodic return or coupon, as well as to repay the principal amount of the bond to the investor when it matures.
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Best Strategies for Investing in Bonds
February 14th, 2012Bonds investment is one of the safest ways you can invest your money, depending on the type of bonds you select and how long you plan to hold the investment. The type of bonds you choose will depend largely on your financial goals, tax situation and the time in which you plan to accomplish your
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U.S. Savings Bond Maturity Trap and Tax Penalty
January 4th, 2010Did you buy U.S. Savings Bonds decades ago? Or like me, received them as gifts from your grandparents? If you do, take a look at them before April 15 rolls around. Your bonds may have matured. That means they are no longer earning interest, and it also means you need to cash them in. I
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