Investment

Municipal bonds (sometimes referred to as “munis”) are fixed-income investments that offer better after-tax returns than comparable taxable corporate or government issues. Interest paid on municipal bonds is generally excluded from federal taxes and, in some cases, state and local taxes as well. Is the interest on municipal bonds taxable? Residents of the issuing state […]

Bondholders were only able to receive interest for a few years, and only a small percentage of them ever saw their principal again. The South was deeply in debt by the end of the war, and the federal government refused to pay creditors, including bondholders. If there were any doubters, a court decided in 1924 […]

Because the investor can reclaim their original investment when the bond expires, the risk is minimal. Convertible bonds can help diversify a portfolio by lowering risk while preserving projected returns. Convertibles provide a higher rate of return than regular corporate bonds, and the investor can convert to take advantage of stock price gains. Convertibles can […]

A convertible bond is a fixed-income corporate financial investment that pays interest but can be exchanged into a set number of common stock or equity shares at a later date. Converting a bond to stock can be done at any time throughout the bond’s life and is normally done at the bondholder’s choice. Is a […]

A convertible bond is one that contains an embedded derivative that permits the bond to be ‘converted’ into equity. The bond investor has the option to convert his or her bond. When a bond is converted, the bondholder usually receives equity (in the form of shares) or cash equal to the market value of the […]

While the vast majority of financial instruments create a financial asset in one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument in another entity’s accounts, a single financial instrument can create a financial asset in one entity and a financial liability and equity instrument in another entity’s accounts. When a company issues a convertible bond, […]

Except for estate and inheritance taxes, savings bonds are not taxed by any state or political subdivision of a state. When bonds are used to finance education, interest profits may be exempt from federal income tax (see education tax exclusions). There are several limitations. Do you deduct Canada Savings Bonds from your taxable income? Regular […]

Corporate bonds with high ratings are a stable source of income for a portfolio. They can assist you in accumulating funds for retirement, college, or unexpected needs. Is it worthwhile to put money into corporate bonds? Bonds are often more secure and less volatile than equities among the numerous types of investments (stocks & shares). […]

Is the interest on savings bonds taxable? The interest you make on your savings bonds is taxed at the federal level, but not at the state or municipal level. Do you deduct Canada Savings Bonds from your taxable income? Regular and compound interest Canada savings bonds are the two varieties available. You must declare the […]

This year’s corporate bond investments have been a mixed bag. Riskier investments such as high-yield bonds, bank loans, and preferred securities have not only posted positive returns, but have also been among the best-performing fixed income investments through mid-November. Is it still a good time to buy corporate bonds? Bond Fundamentals Government debt in the […]