Bonds Interest Rate

Hey everyone, I was wondering if someone could give me a briefing on the fundamentals of government bonds. how do they work? what do you get from them...

I am looking to invest in government bonds as an alternative to putting my money in a bank which offers a very limited amount of protection ($250,000 ...

I need names of banks or brokers who can definitely buy and clear Brazilian government bonds. I need the name of any bank or brokerage who can definit...

My parents gave me government bonds they purchased years ago and I just started grad school. Not a dependent as I'm 30+. Some of the bonds have ma...

What percentage of my investment do you think i should have in bonds if any at all at this time?

I have over $40,000 in stocks and bonds. I've noticed that in some recent reports that I've received that they are losing value. I am thinking...

In today's investment world, everyone is investing (one way or another) in the stock market. However, I am particularly interested in the real es...

Which is the better long-term investment when it comes to U.S. Treasury Savings Bonds? The I-Bond or the EE-Bond? Why?

Im thinking about investing £500 on income bonds at www.nsandi.com Does anyone know how much monthly return you recive.

I have several taxable zero bonds that I cashed in this year, worth around 12,000, will I have to pay federal/state income tax on all of that money?

I need help in accounting for some Series EE bonds I had cashed in in 2006 on my federal tax return. There were various bonds I had that were origina...

In May 2006 I cashed in about $950 worth of savings bonds some family gave me when I was young (27-30 years ago). I took this money and put it in...

Basically Im tired of losing money in the stock market. I have some cash to invest now and am wondering where I can stash USD 500'000 for 6mo. -...

I want to know long-term bond interest rate related to expected inflation.

Hello all, When interest rate goes up, that means inflation is going down. I read it in the newspaper that as interest rate goes up, bond price go...

If the market rate of interest is greater than the contractual (stated) interest rate on a bond, the bond will be issued at a Premium Loss Gain ...

What are ionic and covalent bonds. What is the difference between the two? Thanks a bajillin'

In terms of bonding, I see sulfur sometimes form 4 single bonds with surrounding atoms, and sometimes form 6 single bonds. How do you know which one ...

I am trying to understand secure bonds and I know mortgage bonds are secured bonds,if that is the case,even if they default ,the investor should get t...

Hydrogen bonds are weaker than covalent bonds and form between partially charged atoms or molecules. The atoms in hydrogen bonds have valence elec...

I want a conservative bond investment particularly US treasury bills since these are safe and no tax applies to it. Does anyone knows the rate? I also...

Basically, what is a bond? Are gold and silver considered bonds? Are all bonds treasury bonds ?

I'm trying to better understand why corporate high yield bonds are so weak in this market. I own PHK, for example, which is closed-end high yield...

i noticed from a GEindex site that they are involved in high yield bonds. GEindex pays rates of 2% pre day to investors. If they can pay such high pre...

it is safe to buy high yield bonds from the U.S. goverment? i thought high yield bonds are only offer when the issuer don't have much credibility ...

It seems like a safe bet to me but others have told me that's not true

Would I be able to buy them with Scottrade or Zecco? Do I have to go to Fidelity and HSBC.

Is there any benefit to having one over the other? Does one get you more money?

The face value is $1,000, the price is $300 and yield to maturity is 8%.

I'm trying to decide if it's a good decision.

Solved examples in excel would be great.

7. Zero coupon bonds have a face value of $1000 and mature in 18 years.They currently sell for $80.81 today. How much interest does it accrue for tax ...

I understand what motivates people to buy equities, but not bonds. Why does the bond market seem to behave in opposition to the stock market?

And why does the Bond market effect the stock market so much?

lets say that interest go up and bonds prices go down. how does that affect the markets? bonds' prices going up, what kind of effect will have tha...

How high would oil prices have to get?

I have a US History Degree I live in basically downtown Chicago near the board of trade & Merc. I would like to take my strong interest, into a posi...

I am a novice investor and I do understand the inverted yield relationship however I am unsure when the best time is to invest in this area.

I live in Southeast Asia and in the country where I'm in the rate for Small Denomination Treasury SDT- bonds are currently 13.625%p.a. I am con...

My grandfathers' estate had some treasury bonds that totalled $83,000. But my father ,who legally was entitled to the bonds, did not receive them...

I'm planning on holding the position until maturity. For example, I want to short a 5 year treasury. I get the value of the bond today, I pay th...

Specifically regarding US Treasury prices and yields on a 30 yr bond, and a big corporation like GM?

I am trying to think if there is any possibility which can cause a major sell off in US Treasury bonds. I understand there are many factors involved. ...

Suppose interest rates on Treasury bonds rose from 5 to 9 percent as a result of higher interest rates in Europe. What effect would this have on the p...