Investment

What Are Quasi Sovereign Bonds?

National governments create quasi-government organizations with elements of both the public and private sectors. These organizations sell quasi-government or agency bonds. In the United States, Fannie Mae (Federal Mortgage Association), Freddie Mac, and Hydro-Quebec are examples. Due to their extraordinarily low default rates, quasi-government bonds are highly rated. Although national governments do not guarantee these […]

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What Are Road Bonds?

There is a pressing demand for investment in transportation capital infrastructure improvements, which much outnumbers available funds. According to estimates, $51.6 billion per year will be required over the next 20 years to maintain the existing state and performance of the roadway system. This requirement compared to expected spending of $38.7 billion each year, resulting

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What Are Primary Bonds?

To generate a more stable electron configuration, primary bonds include atoms sharing or giving electrons. To observe how electrons are shared between atoms, move your mouse over the figure below. Except for inert gases, all elements have an empty valence shell. Sodium, for example, has a nucleus with 11 protons and surrounding shells with 11

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