David Merkel on Bond Ladders
Is bond laddering the best strategy for individual bond investors?
Why Bond Laddering is a Bad Idea
If you are investing in the bond market you have probably had Bond Laddering recommended to you as a strategy. Here is why this is might not be a good idea.
How to Buy Municipal Bonds and Get the Best Price Possible
How to buy municipal bonds. Understanding the differences between buying municipal bonds and buying stocks will save you money.
Buying Bonds – A How to Guide
The LearnBonds comprehensive guide on how to buy bonds.
Can You Trade Bonds on Leverage?
As long as you are a suitable investor (can trade with leverage on stocks), you are legally allowed to trade bonds with leverage.
Can You Short a Bond?
With today’s electronic trading platforms, executing a short trade is as simple as buying or “going long” a security. From a practical standpoint however, there are some additional factors the short seller must consider…
Where To Buy Bonds?
There are 3 Places You Can go to Buy Individual Bonds: TreasuryDirect.gov You can buy Treasury Bills, Notes, Bonds, and TIPS directly from the US Government. This is a good option ONLY if only plan to by Treasuries and hold…
Bond Prices – Where to Find Bond Prices and Quotes
There are several places where you can find free delayed bond prices. Generally speaking, the prices are delayed by 5 – 15 minutes. As most bond prices don’t move as quickly as stocks (with the exception of Treasury and Agency…
Beyond Yield: What You Need To Know About Reading A Bond Table
A bond table is a list of bonds along with trade related information on the bonds listed including: Issuer The company, government or government entity that is issuing the bond. The table may also list the specific symbol or letters…
Read a Bond Quote Like A Professional Bond Trader
There are three different ways that you will see bond prices quoted, when learning how to read a bond quote. As a percentage of face value By their yield As a spread against treasuries Here is a video overview of…