The Money Farm Team

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 […]

A high yield bond, sometimes known as a junk bond, is a debt asset issued by enterprises or private equity firms with credit ratings that are below investment grade. It is a prominent component of the leveraged finance sector, alongside leveraged loans. Check out this video from LCD and Paddy Hirsch for a quick rundown

Municipal bonds (also known as “munis”) are debt securities that are issued by state and local governments. These are loans made to local governments by investors to fund public works projects such as parks, libraries, bridges and roads, and other infrastructure. Municipal bond interest is frequently tax-free, making them an appealing investment alternative for those

IFC serves as an anchor investor in green bonds issued by first-time issuers, assisting them in planning for future and repeat issuances. IFC, for example, funded $100 million in Egypt’s first private sector green bond in August 2021 to assist unlock finance for climate-smart projects and aid the country’s transition to a greener economy. The

The federal government issues savings bonds, which are backed by the “full faith and credit” guarantee. Savings bonds, unlike Treasury bonds, can be acquired for as little as $25. Savings bond interest is taxed at the federal level, just like Treasury bonds, but not at the state or municipal level. Savings bonds are available from

A trash bond is a bond with a significant risk of the underlying company defaulting. Junk bond issuers are often start-ups or businesses that are experiencing financial difficulties. Investors in junk bonds take a risk because they don’t know if they’ll be repaid their principal and get regular interest payments. As a result, junk bonds

The Department of the Treasury issues federal bonds in the United States. A legal document must be in place that explains the criteria under which the bond issue can be carried out. Without any prior knowledge of the bond issuance process, an investor can purchase government bond ETFs just as readily as equities. Who is

The Department of the Treasury issues federal bonds in the United States. A legal document must be in place that explains the criteria under which the bond issue can be carried out. Without any prior knowledge of the bond issuance process, an investor can purchase government bond ETFs just as readily as equities. How are

A bond is a guarantee from a borrower to repay a lender with the principal and, in most cases, interest on a loan. Governments, municipalities, and corporations all issue bonds. In order to achieve the aims of the bond issuer (borrower) and the bond buyer, the interest rate (coupon rate), principal amount, and maturities will

In India, the central government issues both treasury bills and bonds or dated securities, whereas state governments exclusively issue bonds or dated securities, known as State Development Loans (SDLs). GILT Mutual Funds Government Securities Mutual Funds, or GILT, are the most typical way to buy them. When you invest in mutual funds, you must pay