In some manner, we’re all linked to the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet. The currency notes we own are the Fed’s liabilities, but U.S. Treasuries, a popular fixed-income investment, are the Fed’s assets. Any move by the Fed to expand or decrease the assets and liabilities on its balance sheet might have a major impact on […]

Treasury securities (“Treasuries”) are issued by the federal government and are considered to be among the safest investments available since they are guaranteed by the US government’s “full faith and credit.” This means that no matter what happens—recession, inflation, or war—the US government will protect its bondholders. Treasuries are a liquid asset as well. Every

Government bonds and business bonds are the two most common types of bonds. Government bonds are an excellent choice if you want a safe local or international investment, while corporate bonds are a good choice if you want to assume a little more risk in exchange for a larger potential return. Another alternative is municipal

Treasury bonds can be a useful investment for people seeking security and a fixed rate of interest paid semiannually until the bond’s maturity date. Bonds are an important part of an investing portfolio’s asset allocation since their consistent returns serve to counter the volatility of stock prices. Bonds make up a bigger part of the

The interest you earn on a GNMA mortgage-backed bond is fully taxable on your federal and state tax returns. At the end of the year, your investment broker will send you a 1099-INT stating how much interest you received from your bonds, and that interest will be reported on your tax returns as taxable income.

The Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA or Ginnie Mae) produces agency bonds that are backed by the United States government’s full faith and credit. Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) backed by loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs are guaranteed by the GNMA. The minimum denomination of new GNMAs is $25,000.

Our current lodestar, on the other hand, is rising rates, not dropping rates. This means that traditional bonds, such as the 10-year Treasury, are more vulnerable. Yes, wouldn’t the pile of 3 percent loans lose value if a mortgage closes at 4% this week? Yes, logically. However, assuming 10-year T-bond rates do rise from 1%

We believe that 2022 will be another difficult year for developed-market bonds. Bond yields around the world are generally lower than those in the United States, and a strong currency makes returns considerably lower. Those looking for income are unlikely to find it in global bonds, but diversification benefits should be considered. In 2020, are

The interest you earn on a GNMA mortgage-backed bond is fully taxable on your federal and state tax returns. At the end of the year, your investment broker will send you a 1099-INT stating how much interest you received from your bonds, and that interest will be reported on your tax returns as taxable income.

Moody’s has assigned GE’s senior unsecured bonds a Baa 1 rating, which is a lower-tier investment-grade rating. The GE bonds examined by Barron’s yielded close to 4%, or around 0.1 percent to 0.2 percent higher than comparably rated corporate bonds. According to the bond market, GE bonds are a tad riskier. What is the rating