Finance
Factors That Influence Bond Rates
Bond rates move with inflation expectations, maturity, issuer quality, liquidity, taxes, supply, demand...
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How to Find the Value of Premium Bonds
Premium Bonds value means both the amount held and any prizes won. Use official NS&I tools, check...
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What Are Collateralized Mortgage Obligations?
Collateralized mortgage obligations divide mortgage cash flows into tranches. Learn how CMOs pay, why...
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Interest Rate Vs. Yield
Interest rate and yield are not the same. Learn how coupon payments, bond price, maturity, call features...
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How to Purchase Corporate Bonds Without a Broker
You can buy corporate bonds through self-directed platforms, but you still need to check issuer filings...
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How to Invest in 100% U.S. Treasury Bonds
A 100% Treasury portfolio can reduce credit risk, but it still needs planning. Learn how bills, notes...
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How to Purchase Premium Bonds
Premium Bonds are bought through NS&I and enter a monthly prize draw instead of paying interest. Learn how...
Finance
What Is the Interest Rate on a Bond Called?
A bond's interest rate is often called the coupon rate. Yield, current yield, price, call terms, maturity...
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How to Calculate the Rate of Return on a Bond
Bond return depends on price, coupon, maturity, sale timing, fees, and taxes. Learn current yield, YTM...
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How to Compute the Yield on Semiannual-Paying Corporate Bonds
Compute yield on semiannual corporate bonds by splitting coupons into two payments, solving for periodic...
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How to Calculate the Annual Rate of Return on a Bond
Bond return can mean coupon rate, current yield, holding-period return, CAGR, or yield to maturity. Learn...
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What Is a Stated Interest Rate?
A stated interest rate is the named rate in a document. Actual return may differ because of price, fees...