In finance, a fixed rate bond is a bond with a fixed coupon (interest) rate, as opposed to a floating rate note. A fixed rate bond is a long term debt paper that carries a predetermined interest rate. The interest rate is known as coupon rate and interest is payable at specified dates before bond maturity.
I'm trying to learn more about various bonds, and i'm interested what factors affect municipal bond interest rates. I know that tax changes a...
I always am hearing people talk about how important the interest rates that the government sets are. The have some sort of effect on stock prices and ...
I own different types of bonds, if price falls then rates go up, so is it good to hold for interest rate payments or sell if prices fall?
Is it because raising interest rates makes bond's interest higher as well? But doesnt bond also only attractive if the national interest is low si...
If you held bonds, would u sell at a high or low interest rate? If you held no bonds, would u buy at a high or low interest rate?
When interest rates ______, the bonds that were bought when interest rates were _____ will ________ in value. (a) fall, high, decrease (b) rise, l...
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 would like to invest in U.S.A government bonds directly (only govt bond index linked) and without involving securities that are indirectly related ...
How do I buy foreign denominated government bonds from the Philippines? I would like to have bonds specifically in Japanese Yen or Swiss Francs. NO ...
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...
I am starting school in August and I need tuition money. I that government bonds don't have to get paid back. Where can I got to get them?
What percentage of my investment do you think i should have in bonds if any at all at this time?
Suppose that you can earn an annualized investment yield of 1.5% on a U.S. Treasury bond with 3 months (91) days remaining until maturity. What price...
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...
Considering what happen to the bond holders of Chrysler & GM, would you still consider corporate bonds to be a safe investment or would you consider o...
when looking for investment that will increase steadily over time thank you :] please, this is for a homework assignment and this is the one ques...
Im thinking about investing £500 on income bonds at www.nsandi.com Does anyone know how much monthly return you recive.
What do I look for if I want to choose a bond with high income and willing to take high risk?
I buy a bond now and that bond was issued on 03/15/2007, so the last coupon payment was on 09/15/2008 and the next one is on 03/15/2009 when the bond ...
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?
If I needed to develop a portfolio for someone looking for high income and willing to accept some risk.
I'm trying to create a bond premium amortization schedule. I think I have done this right, but wanted to validate the effective interest rate on 8/20...
As of May 1st the interest rate for the series I savings bonds has declined from @ 5.2% to 0.00%. It does have, however a .10% fixed interest rate for...
I am very confused and hope some economic wizards could help me out here. Interest rate and bond price have an inverse relationship. When rate goe...
I've been told that bond prices adjusts to earn the market interest rate. I tested this out with an example when the coupon rate changes and it wo...
I want to know long-term bond interest rate related to expected inflation.
A company's outstanding bonds have a $1,000 par value, and they mature in 5 years. Their yield to maturity is 9%, based on semiannual compounding,...
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 ...
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My teacher has given us several ring compounds and we have to determine the number of pi bonds. One ring has two double bonds and within the ring ther...
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...
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 ...
I don't understand investments at all. I'm told that I'm still making income on these bonds even though "the value of the bonds has ...
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.
Let's say I have to buy zero coupon bonds. I'm begining to become more proactive in my investments and need all the help I can get. Thanks for reading...
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.
Zero-coupon bonds are sold at a deep discount primarily because investors are not interested in owning them. 1)True 2) False
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...
What happens to exisitng bond prices when the government decides to issue new treasury bonds?
I've got two mutual funds that I need to cash out for a down payment on a home. Both are bond funds that invest primarily in Treasury Bonds. I'm closi...
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 live in the UK, and have a share dealing account with Barclays. Marc Faber has called the US Treasury Bonds the mother of all bubbles, I want to ...
They have already expressed fears that the depreciating US dollar has made Treasury Bonds lose much of their value. Japan has also been getting rid ...