High Yield Bonds: Fixed Income or Equity?
Why I take issue with the consensus that high yield bonds are a bond allocation.
Is Chesapeake Energy (CHK) a Buy?
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) has finally been taken to task for bad corporate governance and risky balance shet management. Time to Buy?
Widening Corporate Bond Spreads Provide Opportunities for Profit
Just because yields on benchmark Treasuries continue hovering at historically low rates does not mean there aren’t opportunities elsewhere in the world of fixed income.
Energizer Holdings – BBB Spreads for AA Batteries
Energizer Holdings (ENR) was in the bond market today with ten year debt that is interesting and priced attractively.
Thinking About Buying Nokia Stock? Read This First.
If you are an investor looking to bottom fish in Nokia’s stock, you might want look at this strategy which could enhance your returns.
Don’t Confuse GE and GE Capital Corp. Bonds
Thinking about investing in GE Bonds? Make sure you understand the difference between GE Bonds and GE Capital Corp Bonds.
Proceed with Caution in the Hunt for High Yield
Given high yield credit’s recent rally and surge of inflows, I’m now getting a lot of questions about whether or not the asset class still looks appealing.
A 14.34% YTM Opportunity in James River Coal Company Bonds (CUSIP: 470355AG3)
At the moment, James River’s senior unsecured note, CUSIP 470355AG3, is asking 72 cents on the dollar (14.34% yield-to-maturity before commissions). If you believe S&P will be correct with its prediction…
Attractive Yield Opportunity In Stonemor Partners Bonds
Stonemor Partners (STON) 10.25% bonds due 2017 (CUSIP 86184BAB8) recently offered at 95 cents on the dollar in retail sized lots appear to be one of the rare attractive yield opportunities currently available….
Citigroup Bonds – Anticipate the Opportunity
It may seem counterintuitive to want to make a list of bonds to buy from a financial institution that just failed the Fed’s stress test. However, if you believe it is absurd to think that one of the largest too-big-to-fail banks in the world could ever be…