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Category: Bonds
Bonds typically represent the conservative side of investing when examining Wall Street and the market. The fixed-income instruments represent a promise to repay a loan by a set date with a set interest payment. Bonds can be issued by the federal government, states, cities and even corporations. The money raised from issuing a bond can be used for a variety of reasons, from funding a new stadium or road in a city to new equipment for a company looking to expand. Those who invest in bonds are typically looking for a steady stream of income, such as during retirement. Bond yields can be heavily impacted by the actions of the Federal Reserve and the fiscal health of the government. Be sure to explore all our articles regarding opportunities in bonds.
Get Out of Corporate Bonds Now
Right now, demand for certain investments is set to plummet. When that happens, you’ll see the prices of all these things drop through the floor.
Like All Bubbles, This One Will End Badly
Crashes always seem to come out of nowhere. But, in hindsight, we realize that all the elements for a crash were in place months before prices fell.
Are the “Good Ol’ Days” of the Yield Curve Ever Coming Back?
There is one important thing we all depend on that won’t be nearly as good as it was in the “good ol’ days” anytime soon. That’s the yield curve.
This Simple Strategy Beat the Market by 170%
This simple strategy beat the market by more than 170% while avoiding steep losses in bear markets. It was the best economic indicator of 44 that I tested.
This Chart Shows Us More Volatility Is Coming
As the Federal Reserve is set to see a new leader, all eyes will continue to watch this one area that could send shocks in both the bond and stock market.
Thanks to the Fed, High-Yield Bonds Aren’t Worth the Risk
The Fed’s decision to stay on a path of raising rates will have implications throughout the interest-rate world, including the high-yield debt market.
Bad Credit? No Problem for Argentina
With a history of defaulting on its debt, it would be natural for investors to proceed with caution with Argentina. But that’s not the case.
It’s Time to Cash Out of Junk Bonds
Being hungry for yield-related assets is one thing. Throwing all caution to the wind when seeking yield is another.
Big Losses Lie Ahead for These ‘Safe’ Investments
I don’t know when the bear market in bonds will start, but I do know that investors will suffer terrible losses when it happens.
Bonds or Stocks? Which is Better?
While many are calling for concern over rising bond prices, based on the data, this isn’t something to be alarmed about.
Bubble, Bubble … the Fed’s in Trouble
The Fed is allowing big banks to treat municipal bonds as safe, high-quality assets for emergency reserves. But once you’ve read up on Ramapo, New York, “safe” no longer comes to mind.
The Fed Just Killed This Sector
Investors cheered for the Fed’s first rate hike in nearly a decade, but it’s about to turn ugly. Learn what sector the rate hike is set to kill…
The One Risk You Need to Avoid
Investing should be fun and beneficial, and usually that’s the case. But every so often, there comes an opportunity that’s just not worth the risk…