Exciting Views on Bond Ratings
A frank and informal look at the implications of credit and bond ratings, with implications for investors and portfolio managers. Bond Investors and Bond Ratings Bond investors that rely heavily…
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How are the value of bonds calculated?
A bond valuation takes into account factors like yield and duration. It’s important for investors to understand how these factors interact when trying to figure out the price of a particular bond.
Mortgage Backed Securities
Mortgage backed securities offer attractive credit risk but that doesn’t mean they’re risk free. The direction of interest rates and pre-payment risks are hugely important when deciding whether to invest…
Term Loans and Bank Loans: Alternative Investments
Creditworthy corporations can access capital through a variety of means, including bank loans, term loans and the issuance of bonds. These bank loans can also offer solid investment opportunities. Uses…
Junk Bonds: High-Yield Bonds, Credit Quality, and Risk
Junk bonds are speculative but investors find them attractive as credit risk can be more than compensated for by their higher yields. But most individual investors should steer clear due…
Extendable and Retractable Bond: Maturity Date Definition
An extendable or retractable bond offers investors the opportunity to take advantage of movements in interest rates. However, the extension or retraction feature means that the price of these bonds…
