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BusinessWeek May 16, 2005 Rich Miller |
Betting Big On Low Yields The government thinks reissuing 30-year bonds will cut its borrowing costs. Will it? |
The Motley Fool September 13, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Make a Mint With Munis With falling yields elsewhere, municipal bonds look more attractive. Traditionally difficult to buy, it is now a little easier to purchase them with a new ETF, the iShares S&P National Municipal Bond Fund. |
BusinessWeek August 4, 2003 Rich Miller |
Who Needs the Long Bond? With the federal deficit now projected to hit a record $455 billion this year -- and rise even higher in 2004 -- does that mean it's time to bring back the 30-year bond? Probably not, although there's no doubt that the drumbeat in favor of bringing back the long bond is getting louder. |
Financial Advisor September 2005 Marla Brill |
The Case For Municipal Bonds Improving municipal bond yields could ease investor fear of rising interest rates. |
Entrepreneur June 2006 Scott Bernard Nelson |
The Long of It The 30-year bond has made a comeback, but individual investors might be better off picking bonds their own size. |
The Motley Fool December 9, 2010 Jared Cummans |
Thursday's ETF to Watch: Treasury Ladder Fund (PLW) Is a bond bubble forming? |
The Motley Fool January 29, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
The Only Bond Bear Worth Listening To The U.S. Treasury itself is signaling higher rates ahead. |
Financial Planning March 1, 2006 Anastasija Johnson |
Bond Buyer: Munis Likely to Trump T-Bills Ten-year municipal bonds outperformed their taxable counterparts in the beginning of the year because of low supply and seasonal reinvestment demand and analysts expect the trend to continue. |
The Motley Fool April 13, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
The Tax-Smart Answer to Low Interest Rates Municipal bonds aren't risk-free, but they are attractive. |
The Motley Fool February 4, 2011 Russ Krull |
100-Year Bonds? Even though most individuals would not be interested in owning these bonds, there are at least two reasons they should be interested in the very long end of the bond market. |
The Motley Fool February 2, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
A Bond by Any Other Name Ever wonder what people mean by "zero coupon" and "long" bonds? |
The Motley Fool January 3, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Going Global With Bonds International investing isn't just about stocks. With yields on Treasury bonds still hovering below 5%, the high yields offered by some foreign issuers can look extremely appealing. |
The Motley Fool December 11, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
2007's Big Surprise Mutual funds that invest in Treasury securities have put in an unexpectedly good performance in 2007, giving broader-market indexes a run for their money. |
Finance & Development September 2011 Rabah Arezki et al. |
Municipal Fallout U.S. state bond markets are not insulated from each other but are from the federal bond market. |
The Motley Fool August 11, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
U.S. Treasury 1, S&P 0 Treasuries stand out in a bond market that's otherwise lackluster at best. |
The Motley Fool September 7, 2006 |
Long Bonds and Zero Coupons Think of bonds as loans -- and perhaps consider investing in some. |
The Motley Fool August 28, 2006 S.J. Caplan |
Investor 007's Adventures in the Bond Market Bonds aren't as dull as you might think. |
The Motley Fool May 28, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
The Death of Bonds? You shouldn't give up on bonds entirely, but neither should you rely on them to support you without help from other investments. |
The Motley Fool December 12, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Crime at the Bond Desk Players in the $2 trillion municipal bond market face investigations. This latest scandal provides a valuable reminder: As investors, you must always be aware of the potential for abuse. |
The Motley Fool December 19, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
The Scoop on Savings Bonds: Part 2 A closer look at why bonds aren't as attractive as they used to be. |
The Motley Fool April 2, 2007 S.J. Caplan |
Investor 007's Bond Dossier Bond basics and beyond. A look at the week's activity in the bond market, and much more. Spying on rates: U.S. Treasury -- 2-year... 5-year... Clues to the market... Detecting developments... Hot tip... |
The Motley Fool July 28, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
The Right Way to Balance Stock Risk Stocks may be the investment that will make you rich. But once you've saved up a decent nest egg, you'll need other investments to help you stay rich. |
The Motley Fool September 11, 2006 S.J. Caplan |
Investor 007's Bond Dossier Don't be fooled by their low-profile reputation. Beneath that cunning disguise, bonds are sophisticated tools to help safeguard your portfolio from the perils of riskier investments. Here's the latest intelligence on their high-stakes world. |
The Motley Fool June 22, 2005 |
The Bond Scoop Ever wondered how bonds work? Here's the answer. |
The Motley Fool April 23, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Bond Basics Get the scoop on everything from long bonds to T-bills. |
The Motley Fool November 29, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
Bonds Won't Stay Bulletproof Forever Another downgrade could be in the works, but will it matter? |
The Motley Fool December 19, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
The Scoop on Savings Bonds A look at the history of bonds and why they're not so attractive anymore. |
Financial Planning May 1, 2006 Stuart Bromberg |
The Muni Option Municipal bonds and bond funds are still reasonably cheap and offer tax-free ballast to diversify a portfolio. But when advising clients about municipal bonds, it's important to assess whether the investors could be subject to the alternative minimum tax. |
Financial Planning April 1, 2011 Marc S. Freedman |
Bond Payment Most people believe that savings bonds double and reach face value between seven and 10 years, but it takes much longer. |
Financial Advisor June 2010 Michelle Knight |
Rising Rates Not Fatal Bond investments shouldn't automatically be sold off when interest rates rise. Here's why. |
Financial Planning January 1, 2005 Humberto Sanchez |
The Muni Market Morgan Stanley pays for violating the disclosure rule in failing to disclose to purchasers of municipal bonds that the bonds could be called prior to their maturity dates. |
The Motley Fool April 29, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
Beware This Investment's Hidden Risks Bonds deserve a place in most investors' portfolios. But relying on them exclusively could be riskier than you think. |
The Motley Fool August 10, 2005 |
What's a Bond? A bond is a loan from you to a company or government. If a company issues bonds, it's borrowing cash and promising to pay it back at a certain rate of interest. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2007 Marshall Eckblad |
5 Questions Stan and Hildy Richelson, authors of Bonds: The Unbeaten Path to Secure Investment Growth, answer five questions about the recent volatility in the fixed income market. |
The Motley Fool February 27, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Paying for Quality With bonds, sometimes it pays to get the best. Investors and mutual funds that are buying lower-quality bonds may find that they would've been better off sticking with Treasuries in the long run. |
The Motley Fool August 18, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
These 7 Stocks Are Making the Right Move These companies are issuing debt at a great time. |
The Motley Fool August 6, 2007 S.J. Caplan |
Investor 007's Bond Dossier Bond basics and beyond. Spying on rates: U.S. Treasury -- 2-year... 5-year... Clues to the market... Detecting developments... Hot tip: If you want to take a bite out of the Big Apple, the city's recent bond offerings may be worth a munch or two... |
The Motley Fool September 9, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
The Best Investment for the Next 40 Years Simple math says bonds can't outperform stocks forever. |
The Motley Fool February 2, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
It's Time to Buy These Hated Investments Prices in the municipal bond market have been beaten down to the point where their yields make no sense -- and smart investors are starting to look for opportunity. |
Financial Planning March 1, 2008 Dakin Campbell |
Muni Volume Plunges A dramatically changed municipal market and concerns relating to bond insurers have sent January new-issue volume plunging to levels not seen since September 2001. |
Investment Advisor October 2008 George Strickland |
Sleuthing Bonds Municipal bonds are now more likely to move in the opposite direction of Treasury bonds, where before the two markets commonly moved in the same direction. |
The Motley Fool January 3, 2012 Dan Caplinger |
Why 2011's Big Winner Is a Bad Investment Don't jump into long-term Treasuries. |
Financial Planning February 1, 2005 Emily Newman |
The Muni Market Higher productivity, a lower unemployment rate, and some payroll gains all helped boost the U.S. economy in 2004, and most economists are predicting only a slight dip in municipal bond volume in 2005. |
The Motley Fool October 11, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Fixed Income Isn't Risk-Free Bonds can be good for your portfolio, but they come with their own risks. |
The Motley Fool July 7, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
Can These Investments Keep Flying High? As long as you understand the risks involved, owning corporate bonds either directly or through a bond exchange-traded fund or mutual fund can give you higher yields on your money. |
The Motley Fool February 15, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
Save Yourself From the Bond Bear The possibility of losses in bonds has some people running scared, but you should stay smart. |
Financial Advisor May 2008 Marla Brill |
Munis' Turn To Shine One of the country's most influential fixed-income managers is enthusiastic about a municipal bond market that she says is more exciting than any she has seen in her 23-year career. |
The Motley Fool August 23, 2010 Jacob Roche |
Bond Investors Got a Fever -- and the Only Prescription Is More Yield Desperate for yield, bond investors start taking anything they can get. |
The Motley Fool November 6, 2006 S.J. Caplan |
Investor 007's Bond Dossier Bond basics, a peek at I Bonds, and more for the week that was. U.S. Treasury: Price... Yield... 2-year... Clues to the market... Detecting developments... etc. |
Financial Planning March 1, 2005 Bill Curran |
The Muni Market After record issuance of inflation-linked Treasury bonds and notes last year, a similar but little-known security in the tax-exempt market is poised for growth in 2005. |