Bonds

A bond is an interest-bearing asset that requires the issuer to pay the bondholder a certain amount of money at regular intervals (known as a coupon) and to repay the loan principle at maturity. At maturity, zero-coupon bonds pay both the imputed interest and the principal. What exactly are interest-bearing assets? They are long-term investments […]

Intermediate debt, often known as medium-term debt, refers to bonds with maturities ranging from two to ten years. These fixed income instruments have yields that are between between short- and long-term loans. With the recent drop in long-term debt issuance, issuers and investors have placed a larger emphasis on medium-term debt. How do intermediate bond

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. What is the definition of a high-grade bond? Bonds rated Baa

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. What is a high bond, exactly? High-yield bonds, sometimes known as

A high-yield corporate bond is a form of corporate bond with a higher interest rate due to a greater risk of default. Companies having a higher anticipated default risk may be difficult to achieve an investment-grade bond credit rating if they issue bonds. What is the definition of a good corporate bond? Bonds are graded

A high-yield corporate bond is a form of corporate bond with a higher interest rate due to a higher risk of default. As a result, they frequently issue bonds with higher interest rates to attract investors and compensate them for the increased risk. Is it wise to invest in high-yield corporate bonds? High-yield bonds are

Because they have weaker credit ratings than investment-grade bonds, high-yield bonds (also known as trash bonds) pay higher interest rates. Because high-yield bonds are more likely to default than investment-grade bonds, they must offer a higher yield to compensate investors. What is the trash bond yield? Junk bonds have generally yielded 4% to 6% more

The high-yield muni market is substantially smaller than the investment-grade market in terms of liquidity. It has a lot less “liquid” in it. This translates to fewer trade volumes. This isn’t a concern for investors in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs); it only applies to investors in individual stocks. However, when bond prices fall,

For many bonds, an ISIN number is required. What about historic bonds, though? Gold Bonds from the past are valuable collectibles. There are many different types of historic bonds that were issued to fund various construction projects or private corporate operations, such as railroads. Some are uncommon, and collectors, traders, vendors, and purchasers will pay

From the first day of the month after the issue date, an I bond earns interest on a monthly basis. Interest is compounded (added to the bond) until the bond reaches 30 years or you cash it in, whichever happens first. Interest is compounded twice a year. Interest generated in the previous six months is