by Miranda | Fixed Income, Investing 101
In times of economic uncertainty and turmoil, many investors turn to bonds. The assumption is that bonds are only a little riskier than cash — but provide higher returns. Even though many consider bonds “safe,” there are some risks involved. If you...
by Josh Hahn | Fixed Income
As fixed income investors search for more returns, high-yield bonds are getting increased attention, especially as interest rates remain at historical lows. Sometimes referred to as “junk” bonds, these non-investment-grade assets offer higher returns in exchange for...
by Darnell Brown | Fixed Income, Investing 101
Many investors prefer to invest in bonds because a properly managed bond portfolio can be a great way to establish a relatively safe and dependable income stream. When an investor buys a bond they buy the bond issuers promise to repay the face value of the bond upon...
by Joseph McCauley | Fixed Income, Investing 101, Investing Strategy
If you are looking to add bond exposure to your portfolio, there are a few questions you have to answer first: what kind of bonds are you looking to add, what duration are you targeting, and will you be purchasing individual bonds or a bundle of bonds through bond...
by Geoffrey | Fixed Income, Investing
With interest rates at historical lows, many investors are looking for innovative ways to increase the returns they are receiving on the fixed income portion of their portfolios. Here are a few ways an investor can increase returns, while understanding the risks of...
by Miranda | Fixed Income, Investing
There are a number of opportunities when it comes to making money through investing. Many people, though, when they think of investing immediately jump to stocks. However, stocks aren’t the only investments worth considering. You can also make money by investing...