Bonds
Bonds have their own language and means of evaluation. These articles cover the basics through more advanced topics such as bond pricing and valuation.
Bond Basics - Basic Concepts of Bonds Explained
Bonds are an important part of every investor's portfolio. They provide safety and stability against the fluctuations of stocks.
Bonds are an important part of every investor's portfolio. They provide safety and stability against the fluctuations of stocks.
The 3-Year Treasury Bond Returns - Treasury Brings Back the Long Bond
The U.S. Treasury will begin issuing the 30-year bond again in the first quarter of 2006 much to the delight of investors.
The U.S. Treasury will begin issuing the 30-year bond again in the first quarter of 2006 much to the delight of investors.
Muni Bond Market Headed for Big Change?
The municipal bond market is facing a critical test in an upcoming case headed for the Supreme Court.
The municipal bond market is facing a critical test in an upcoming case headed for the Supreme Court.
Understanding Types of Bonds - There are Several Different Types of Bonds are Offered
You can purchase bonds from a variety of sources including the U.S. Treasury, municipalities and corporations. Each has unique characteristics and features.
You can purchase bonds from a variety of sources including the U.S. Treasury, municipalities and corporations. Each has unique characteristics and features.
Zero Coupon Bonds - Understanding Zero Coupon Bonds
Zero coupon bonds are sold at a deep discount and redeemed at full face value.
Zero coupon bonds are sold at a deep discount and redeemed at full face value.
Zero Coupon Bonds - How to Use Zero Coupon Bonds
You can use zero coupon bonds to reach a variety of financial goals, but watch out for the tax consequences.
You can use zero coupon bonds to reach a variety of financial goals, but watch out for the tax consequences.
Bond Ladders - Building a Bond Ladder for Success
A bond ladder solves the problem of interest rate risk for bond investors.
A bond ladder solves the problem of interest rate risk for bond investors.
Convertible Bonds - Are Convertible Bonds a Good Investment?
Convertible bonds appear to offer the best of both stocks and bonds, but complex factors make them hard to judge.
Convertible bonds appear to offer the best of both stocks and bonds, but complex factors make them hard to judge.
I Bonds - How I Bonds Offer Safety and Inflation Protection
I Bonds offer protection from inflation and the safety of the U.S. Treasury in addition to tax exemption from state and local taxes.
I Bonds offer protection from inflation and the safety of the U.S. Treasury in addition to tax exemption from state and local taxes.
Bonds and Interest Rates - Bond Prices Move Inversely to Interest Rates
Bond prices move inversely to interest rates, when interest rates go up, bond prices go down and when interest rates go down, bond prices go up.
Bond prices move inversely to interest rates, when interest rates go up, bond prices go down and when interest rates go down, bond prices go up.
Stocks to Bonds Ratio - Finding the Right Ratio of Stocks to Bonds in Your Portfolio
Bonds balance the volatility of your stock portfolio, but what is the proper ratio of stocks to bonds?
Bonds balance the volatility of your stock portfolio, but what is the proper ratio of stocks to bonds?
Bonds and Taxes - How Bonds are Taxed and Tax-Free Income
Bonds generate income that is taxed, however if you choose wisely you can avoid most of the tax burden and earn a nice return.
Bonds generate income that is taxed, however if you choose wisely you can avoid most of the tax burden and earn a nice return.
Risk of Bond Default - How to Lower the Risk of Bond Default
Bonds should be the conservative part of your portfolio - so how do you avoid buying a bond likely to default?
Bonds should be the conservative part of your portfolio - so how do you avoid buying a bond likely to default?
FAQ Types of Bonds - Treasury Bonds
U.S. treasury bonds have a maturity of up to 30 years. Even though they are no longer issued new you can still buy them on the secondary market.
U.S. treasury bonds have a maturity of up to 30 years. Even though they are no longer issued new you can still buy them on the secondary market.
FAQ Treasury Notes - Treasury Notes
Treasury notes have replaced bonds as the main long maturity debt issue of the government with maturities of up to 10 years.
Treasury notes have replaced bonds as the main long maturity debt issue of the government with maturities of up to 10 years.