Archive for the ‘Investing’ Category

Why have stocks and bonds moved in the same direction recently?

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

rainfingers asked: The commentary I've read says that stocks have a bad day when investors are afraid that interest rates will go up. But rising interest rates make bonds go down too! Is the historical advice--stocks and bonds move in opposite directions--no longer valid? Or is this ...

What happens to my bonds if interest rates go up?

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Andy H8 asked: 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?corporate bond prices

How long would I need to invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds before I see any earnings?

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

SeekingTruth&Answers asked: I just started getting interested in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc... and I want to know how long before I will see any earnings off my investments? I want to invest at least $2000 and would like to gain enough to open up a business. Would I have ...

what kind of bonds should I buy for my niece?

Friday, June 17th, 2011

james j asked: My sister is having a baby in may of 2009, I want to start buying her bonds that will mature so she will have money when she turns 18. I have no experience with bonds and I don't know what I should buy. what are the best bonds ...

What else is there to gain money other then saving bonds and cds?

Saturday, November 6th, 2010

blah blah blah asked: Saving bonds, cds? I don't know what else there is? Does anything double in size over a year? Thanks in advance!construction surety bonds

Is the United States Government, particularly the Federal Reserve reducing profits to Bonds and Bond funds?

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

skahhh asked: By offering bailouts to Investment Houses, Mortgage Companies and corporations in trouble, so that they do not have to convert convertible bonds for at least 6 months? Meanwhile, these corporations can invest their borrowed money in the stock market and deriviatives, bouncing stocks, to achieve higher profits ...

Assurance of Surety Bonds in Construction

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Jacob Christopher asked: Making the correct choice to manage risk on construction projects and selecting the most responsible option to guarantee timely project completion are vital to a successful project. Gambling on a contractor whose level of commitment is not certain or who could become bankrupt halfway through the job ...

What countries offer bonds to international investors through internet?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

sapclip asked: I understand that UAE offers national bonds to international inverstors and can be baught by anyone through internet. Are there any other similar bonds available for investment in any other part of the world?PETER

What is the new price of the bonds, given that they now have 19 years to maturity?

Friday, February 5th, 2010

RayRay asked: A corporation issued 20-year, 7% annual coupon bonds at their par value of $1,000 one year ago. Today the market interest rate on these bonds has dropped to 6%. What is the new price of the bonds, given that they now have 19 years to maturity?MONTY

Does anyone know if government bonds and treasury bills are good investments?

Monday, December 7th, 2009

GENERALE asked: 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 FDIC insurance limit). Which bonds are the best to invest in? Which bonds give the best returns and the most amount ...