Bonds

The stock market has seen some significant declines this month, prompting fears of a correction or worse. As a result, many investors may be wondering if it’s time to shift some of their assets to bonds, where returns can still be good but losses are often fewer than in equities. When is it time to […]

One of the reasons munis have outperformed other fixed income asset classes this year is a supply and demand imbalance. 1 It’s also one of the reasons for tight spreads and the riskier parts of the muni market outperforming the safer ones. According to the Investment Company Institute, flows into muni mutual funds and ETFs

Savings bonds are a fantastic way to diversify your retirement portfolio. However, due of government assurances, interest rates are often low. Over time, other assets, such as equities, outperform savings bonds. Is it a smart time to cash in your savings bonds right now? In about 30 years, most savings bonds stop earning interest (or

The investor’s financial purpose and market conditions determine whether a bond investment is good or negative. A Treasury bond may be an excellent alternative for an investor looking for a consistent income stream. If interest rates rise, however, buying a bond may not be the best option because the set rate of return may underperform

Is it wise to invest in bonds? Several aspects must be considered by investors, including the type of bond, the amount of interest paid, and the length of time their money will be invested. Investors must also consider their risk tolerance in relation to the danger of a bond defaulting, which means the investment will

Bonds are still significant today because they generate consistent income and protect portfolios from risky assets falling in value. If you rely on your portfolio to fund your expenditures, the bond element of your portfolio should keep you safe. You can also sell bonds to take advantage of decreasing risky asset prices. Is now a

Bonds are still significant today because they generate consistent income and protect portfolios from risky assets falling in value. If you rely on your portfolio to fund your expenditures, the bond element of your portfolio should keep you safe. You can also sell bonds to take advantage of decreasing risky asset prices. Is bond investing

The investor’s financial purpose and market conditions determine whether a bond investment is good or negative. A Treasury bond may be an excellent alternative for an investor looking for a consistent income stream. If interest rates rise, however, buying a bond may not be the best option because the set rate of return may underperform

The tax advantages of muni bonds continue to shine, as the assets are generally free of federal interest taxes and, depending on where investors live, are exempt from state and local yield taxes. While several of President Joe Biden’s planned tax rises have failed to get traction in Congress, levies will rise after 2025 as

Q I have £27,000 in premium bonds that were issued in blocks of £2,000 and £1,000, and my winnings have been poor (£600 in the last three years). Could you kindly tell me whether there is any evidence that holding one entire block rather than having them divided up as they are now would be