Why are bonds doing so bad right now?
Matthew Smit asked:
People aren’t buying stocks right now. And it seems nonsensical to be putting my 401k dollars in a money market fund where they will earn 0.05%. Bonds seems like the obvious safe play here with decent returns. Yet, they have been doing poorly the last couple weeks. I have [...]
How long does it take a us treasury savings bond to mature?
kathyw0728 asked: The saving bond is being purchased for a child. If it matures in say, 7 years, do you just cash it in and buy another one or does it continue to accrue interest until she needs it for school?
Electronic Bonds vs. Paper Bonds?
caramelakilah asked:
They say that soon the treasury will stop the sale of discounted bonds at banks and financial institutions. Is it more profitable to buy bonds from the ban which are priced 50% off ($25 for $50 bond) or through treasury direct with is face value ($25 for $25 bond). Will the treasury [...]
How much worth Treasury Saving Bond EE series?
a worrier asked: My wife bought a lot of sving bond series EE in 1991 thru 1997 and completely forgotten about. What is the current redemption rates ?
How do i know how much a payout will be on a bond dividend?
Greg S asked: Say I buy a $1,000 treasury bond, that had the following information
29-YEAR 6-MONTH BOND
Issued: 11-15-2007
Matures: 05-15-2037
Interest: 5.000
% yield: 4.666
price per $100: $105.322155
Can someone break this down for me?
I understand the issue and mature dates.
Which of the following transactions takes place in the primary market?
Ann asked: A. Buying 100 shares of Microsoft on the Nasdaq Stock Market
B. Buying a corporate bond that was issued in 1990
C. Selling 100 shares of Merck on the New York Stock Exchange
D. Buying a Treasury bond directly from the Treasury
Which of the following new securities issues would likely have the highest underwrinting discount?
A. A [...]
When the U.S. Treasury offers to sell you a bond for $613.81. No payments will be made until the bond mature,?
Charlotte D asked: What if the U.S. Treasury offers to sell you a bond for $613.81. No payments will be made until the bond matures 10 years from now , at which time it will be redeemed for $1,000. What interest rate would you earn if you bought this bond at the offer [...]