Bond Investing
End of Bond Purchases Drives Stocks Down
The prospect of the end of bond purchases drives stocks down. Speculation continues as to just when the US Federal Reserve will start tapering off its $85 Billion a month purchase of US Treasuries. Recent comments from the Fed indicate that changes in the program could come as soon as next month. As the beginning […]
Profitable Asset Management
Long term management of assets is more than learning fundamental analysis of stocks, diversification of a stock portfolio, and choosing high paying dividend stocks. Profitable asset management involves choosing between investments in real estate, offshore investments, growth markets at home and abroad, stable consumer products companies, and interest bearing investments. Profitable asset management often has […]
A Guide to Long Term Bond ETFs
In times of economic difficulty, it isn`t always easy to make a profit from investments. Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs as they are more commonly known, are a popular option because of their similarity to stocks, but with tax advantages and a comparatively low cost. As with any type of investment, it pays to do […]
How to Invest in Municipal Bonds
An investor looking for a cash return on investment can invest in dividend stocks, bank CD’s, US treasuries, and bonds. Municipal bonds are an attractive investment for many and can be invested in by buying individual bonds, shares of bond funds, or shares of unit investment trusts. How to invest in municipal bonds may vary […]
Pension Obligation Bonds
Image via Wikipedia Pension obligation bonds were a great idea for about a minute and a half in 1985 when the city of Oakland, California used them. Oakland issued tax exempt bonds at a prevailing rate for tax exempt bonds and then turned around and invested the money in vehicles such as Treasury Bills offering […]
Buy Bonds To Enhance Portfolio Diversification
A great way for investors to build a strong portfolio is by investing in bonds. In order to build that portfolio, you need to know the various kinds of bonds that are out there and how each is different from the other. Offering a low risk in comparison to other forms of investing, government bonds, […]
Investing in Bonds
Investing in bonds allows investors a wonderful means to construct an investment portfolio that is well-diversified. The investment in stocks and bonds and cash can lead to portfolio diversification if each investment vehicle is tailored to meet individual investment objectives so that is what the investment advisors typically recommend. Using efforts to be compatible with […]