Comparing Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities and Treasuries
Yields on TIPS remain close to 0%, making them unattractive for some. However, considering that inflation rates could go up and remain there, these securities look attractive.
Securities
Market Realist has the latest news and analysis on debt securities, from bonds to exchange traded notes.
What Do Declining US Real Interest Rates Mean for Gold?
Gold is used as an investment alternative because investors perceive it as a way to protect money’s purchasing power.
The Must-Know Risks of Fixed Income Investing
There are no free lunches. The risks involved in fixed income investing are two-fold.
Cushion Volatility With Bonds
High yield bonds are becoming increasingly correlated with the S&P 500 and might increase your risk exposure instead of giving diversification benefits.
Job Creation Isn’t Matching Population Growth
Job creation isn’t matching population growth. The population growth has been dipping over the last two decades. Currently, it’s 0.7% per year.
Where Are High Yield Bonds On The Risk Continuum?
High yield bonds (HYG), which are usually issued by mid- and small-cap companies, are considered riskier than investment grade corporate bonds.
Is Greek Political Instability A Tragedy In The Making?
It’s indeed déjà vu as a fresh round of worry over Greek political instability engulfs the Eurozone (EZU).
What are alternative investments?
Alternative investments seek to provide a hedge against various market risks by following hedge fund-like strategies.Industrials Must-know: Do credit spreads only represent credit risk?
While credit spreads do give you a good picture of the credit risk of one bond compared to another, it’s not the only factor they represent.
Must know: How the Fed’s monetary policy affects short-term yields
The Fed directly influences the short-term yields by either buying or selling short-term Treasuries or affecting the Fed funds rate.
How does the Fed’s monetary policy affect the yield curve?
When it comes to changes in the shape of the yield curve, there is no bigger factor driving these changes than the Federal Reserve.
The yield curve: An indicator of the monetary policy implications
Intelligent investors have an opportunity to earn profits and avoid losses, if they understand how the yield curve may move when the Fed acts.