A federal judge in Manhattan preliminarily authorized a $95.5 million settlement negotiated by investors with Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, and HSBC in a claim alleging the banks rigged the market for bonds issued by foreign governments on July 16, 2020. A claim filing date of April 16, 2021 has been set for impacted investors […]

Investing in these speculative grade bonds, which have a larger chance of default than investment grade bonds, could result in a higher yield. Bonds rated BB+ or below by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) or Fitch, and Ba1 or lower by Moody’s, are referred to as Speculative Grade bonds (also known as High Yield bonds). These

Sovereign gold bonds, or SBGs, are gold bonds issued on behalf of the Indian government by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The gold in this bond is sold on a unit-by-unit basis, with each unit’s value deriving from underlying one gram of 999 quality gold. The price is established by averaging the closing gold

Bonds issued by corporations. At the federal level, bonds used to fund municipal and state government projects such as buildings and roadways are tax-exempt. Furthermore, consumers who buy bonds issued by their states or municipalities may not have to pay state or local taxes on the interest they earn. Which government bonds are exempt from

Treasury bonds are often regarded as one of the safest investments in the world, if not the safest. They are deemed risk-free for all intents and purposes. (Note that they are risk-free in terms of credit, but not in terms of interest rate risk.) Bond prices and yields are usually compared to those of US

What distinguishes the OTC bond market from others? The OTC does not have a physical address. It is the cost for an investor to purchase a certain security from a dealer. It is the price at which a dealer will sell a specific securities. What is an over-the-counter bond? Without being listed on an exchange,

An indenture is a legally enforceable contract between a bond issuer and a bondholder that spells out the bond’s terms. It usually consists of the following: Key Terms Yield/Yield to Maturity (YTM) – A bond’s yearly rate of return if held to maturity (assuming all payments are not delayed). Maturity – When a bond reaches

Bonds provide a number of advantages over stocks, including low volatility, high liquidity, legal protection, and a wide range of term structures. What are the benefits and drawbacks of bonds? Central banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, and banks are the primary buyers and sellers of bonds. Liabilities are defined as

Solar bonds are municipal revenue bonds that are issued to provide low-interest funding for the rapid development of local renewable energy technologies like solar power at a cheaper cost. How can I go about purchasing solar bonds? Simply form an account, make a deposit, and buy Solar Bonds from SolarCity online with no investment costs.

A social impact bond (SIB) is a contract between the government and the private sector that pays for better social outcomes in certain regions while passing on a portion of the savings to investors. Because repayment and return on investment are reliant on the accomplishment of targeted social goals, a social impact bond is not