Articles, tagged with "corporate bonds", page 4
05th May 2010
In April, we were pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Goekjian as Chief Investment Officer ("CIO"). As CIO, Chris has taken overall responsibility for the risk management of all Cheyne-managed funds and investment products, the oversight of portf...
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Author:
Rivington
28th April 2010
Most investors do not realise, but as a private investor managing your own money, you have got an immense advantage over a fund manager due to factors you may not even be aware of.
Sure it will take up some of your free time but it will probably be on...
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Author:
Tim du Toit
08th April 2010
Performance of Stocks versus Bonds and Cash
This article examines graphically the long-term performance of the three major asset classes of stocks, bonds and cash. The results are truly enlightening and amazing! The results are based on U.S. data goin...
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The 1000 Club
07th April 2010
We are in the middle of a very severe recession that's going to continue through all of 2009 - the worst U.S. recession in the past 50 years. It's the bursting of a huge leveraged-up credit bubble.
There's no going back, and there is no bottom to it. ...
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Author:
Osvaldo Salamanca
15th March 2010
Vanguard has filled an important need for bond investors seeking the higher yields of corporate bonds but with the safety of buying only intermediate-term, investment-grade bond issues. Before November 2009, no ETF was on the market for only these bonds. ...
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Author:
Richard Stooker
15th March 2010
Maxed out on your retirement accounts and you're in a high income tax bracket? Invest in municipal bonds. They're tax-free at the federal level. Using these exchange traded funds, you can reap the tax-free income while diversifying your portfolio for safe...
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Author:
Richard Stooker
03rd March 2010
Investing with a partner divides the liabilities similarly, and you don't have to suffer the loss only. The fifth point to consider is that as it is important to reinvest the profits into growth activities, it is equally vital to concentrate on improving...
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Author:
Melville Jackson
12th February 2010
Investors looking for protection of capital as well as a steady income stream often choose bonds over stocks and mutual funds offer a convenient and inexpensive route of investing in these securities. Diversified bond funds further drive down risk by inve...
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Author:
RJ Camposagrado
02nd February 2010
As it becomes increasingly difficult to earn a buck in the current economy, many people are seeking out low-risk investments as a means to assert some control over their financial situation. Although they don't yield as much as other investments, low-risk...
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Author:
Robert Bell
25th January 2010
The High Yield Market hit its all time high annual performance in 2009, up 57.5%. The next highest annual return was back in 1991, up 39.2%. Usually, record breaking market performance one year (2009) is followed by much worse than average performance the...
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Author:
Mike Williams, CFA
22nd January 2010
Knowing if you have saved enough is just part of retirement security. The other part involves creating an investment scheme that will create income without touching your savings.
If you're past 40 or in your 50s, things are a little more difficult. It'...
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Author:
Barton Simmons
07th January 2010
While the majority of hedge funds in the region have their operations located in the Brazilian cities of Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, Argentina, despite the political and economic uncertainty that continues to affect the country, has attracted its share o...
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Author:
LatAmInvestor
23rd December 2009
Should I rollover my 401(k) or 403(b) into an IRA?
If you wonder what to do with the 401(k) or 403(b) you will end up with because you're leaving your employer, consider all your options so you can make a decision that fits your circumstances. Although...
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Annuity Zing
17th December 2009
You may be thinking about investing your money into bonds. These are viewed as being less risky than the share market, as companies or governments guarantee them. Government bonds are seen to be the most secure of all bonds, as it is more likely that a co...
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Author:
Tom Peters
15th December 2009
When most people think of saving and investing, particularly the older generations, they generally think of Certificates of Deposits (CDs). A Certificate of Deposit is a time deposit commonly offered by banks, credit unions, and savings and loan instituti...
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Author:
LSOYO