NS&I Premium Bonds are no longer available at Post Office branches or on our website as of August 1, 2015. NS&I took this choice as part of a long-term goal to encourage clients to use its direct channels. We continue to offer a wide selection of savings products at the Post Office to fit our […]

Use the services of a municipal securities dealer, such as a broker-dealer or a bank department. A private client broker is a broker who primarily deals with individual investors at a full-service broker-dealer, though they may also be referred to as “financial consultant” or “financial adviser.” The investor must make an explicit order to buy

The obvious drawback is that investing in junk bonds is a high-risk endeavor. There’s a chance the issuer will declare bankruptcy, and you won’t see your money again. What is the best way to invest in junk bonds? There are a few potential options for an individual investor to purchase junk bonds: Individual bonds can

Paper savings bonds are no longer marketed by financial institutions as of January 1, 2012. Treasury’s goal of increasing the number of electronic transactions with citizens and businesses is being furthered by this measure. SeriesEE savings bonds are low-risk savings instruments that yield interest until 30 years have passed or you cash them in, whichever

GILT Mutual Funds Government Securities Mutual Funds, or GILT, are the most common way to buy them. When you invest in mutual funds, you must pay an expense ratio, which affects your return. Bonds issued by the Government of India are held by mutual funds. Mutual funds are a good way to diversify your portfolio.

Until they mature, Treasury bonds pay a fixed rate of interest every six months. They are available with a 20-year or 30-year term. TreasuryDirect is where you may buy Treasury bonds from us. You can also acquire them via a bank or a broker. (In Legacy Treasury Direct, which is being phased out, we no

A brokerage business, bank, bond trader, or broker can help you buy corporate bonds on the primary market. Some corporate bonds are exchanged on the over-the-counter market and offer good liquidity. Before you invest, familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of corporate bonds, such as how they’re valued, the risks they entail, and how much interest

There are various ways to invest in convertible bonds. Individual bonds can be purchased through a brokerage that has a bond desk and a convertibles specialist. Convertibles, on the other hand, aren’t widely available, thus many brokerages don’t provide direct investments in them. If you wish to invest directly, do your homework first. Before making

A brokerage business, bank, bond trader, or broker can help you buy corporate bonds on the primary market. On the over-the-counter market, some corporate bonds are exchanged and offer considerable liquidity. Before you invest, familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of corporate bonds, such as how they’re valued, the risks they entail, and how much interest

There are a few bond choices available from the UK government: Income bonds from NS&I: Income bonds are interest-bearing savings products having a variable rate of return. The government can – and does – adjust the interest rate, but it is usually stable. Is it wise to invest in UK bonds? Government bonds are usually