The Money Farm Team

Who Issues Bonds?

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 […]

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Who Is Selling US Bonds?

TreasuryDirect, the U.S. government’s site for buying U.S. Treasuries, allows you to purchase short-term Treasury bills. Short-term Treasury notes are also available for purchase and sale through a bank or a broker. If you don’t plan on holding your Treasuries until they mature, you’ll have to sell them through a bank or broker. Where can […]

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Who Invests In Green Bonds?

Calvert’s Green Bond Fund, the market’s largest green bond fund, invests in bonds deemed “green” by Calvert’s investing team. Bonds that finance specific environmental projects, as well as bonds issued by environmental leaders, fall into this category. Calvert’s fund is quite large, with over $900 million in assets, thanks to its broader bond inclusion criteria. […]

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