The Money Farm Team

Municipal bonds have attracted a lot of money from investors looking to decrease risk and taxes. Some investors may be concerned about price drops as the Federal Reserve seeks to raise interest rates. However, muni bonds may see higher coupon rates, and a well-constructed portfolio can still meet long-term objectives, according to financial experts. What […]

Municipal bonds (also known as municipal debt) are a type of debt “State, city, county, and other local agencies issue debt securities to support day-to-day commitments as well as capital projects such as the construction of schools, roadways, and sewer systems. When you buy municipal bonds, you’re effectively lending money to the bond issuer in […]

Municipal bonds are worth considering if your primary investing goal is to protect capital while receiving a tax-free income stream. Municipal bonds (also known as munis) are debt obligations issued by government agencies. When you purchase a municipal bond, you are essentially lending money to the issuer in exchange for a specified number of interest […]

Municipal bonds were one of the most stable fixed income asset classes in 2021, with positive returns and minimal volatility across a wide range of credit and maturity. New issuance slightly exceeded the record set in 2020, but supply was quickly absorbed by surprisingly continuous fund inflows. Record state and local revenues, stimulus spending, minimal […]

A bond is a financial asset issued by a firm or the government to raise funds and meet its spending requirements. A municipal bond, often known as a muni, is a type of debt security that is used to finance capital expenditures for a county, municipality, or state. Municipal bonds are usually tax-free at the […]

Junk bonds are those that have a higher chance of default than most corporate and government bonds. A bond is a debt or commitment to pay interest and return invested principle to investors in exchange for purchasing the bond. Junk bonds are bonds issued by corporations that are experiencing financial difficulties and are at a […]

Euronext Dublin is where Irish government bonds are listed. The benchmark bonds are also traded on EuroMTS, Brokertec, and BGC Partners’ electronic trading platforms. Euroclear is in charge of the clearing and settlement system for Irish government bonds. To see the maturity profile of outstanding Irish Government Bonds click below: The Irish Government bonds outstanding […]

Ford had previously been classed as investment-grade, but due to the coronavirus pandemic and worldwide economic collapse in 2020, the business lost its investment-grade ratings. Its junk bonds continue to trade at a premium due to the company’s illustrious history. What exactly are trash bonds? A junk bond is a debt that has received a […]

Governments must fund projects and day-to-day operations, as well as provide economic stimulus. This money is raised mostly through taxes, although it is also borrowed. Government bonds are a sort of loan in which investors give money to the government to help it pay its obligations and support its spending. Coupon payments are interest payments […]

Bonds rated Baa (by Moody’s) or BBB (by S&P and Fitch) or above are thought to have a lesser risk of default and obtain higher ratings from credit rating organizations. The yields on these bonds are often lower than those on less creditworthy bonds. Is it safe to invest in investment-grade corporate bonds? Bonds are […]