Investment

How Are Bonds Sold?

After they are issued, bonds can be bought and sold in the “secondary market.” While some bonds are traded on exchanges, the majority are exchanged over-the-counter between huge broker-dealers operating on behalf of their clients or on their own. As a result, the yield is calculated using both the bond’s purchase price and the coupon.

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How Are Bonds Taxed?

The majority of bonds are taxed. Only municipal bonds (bonds issued by local and state governments) are generally tax-exempt, and even then, special rules may apply. If you redeem a bond before its maturity date, you must pay tax on both interest and capital gains. Is bond interest taxable? Federal income from state, city, and

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