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What is the best way to invest in bonds in a taxable account?

Friday, February 26th, 2010
John asked:

My goal is long-term growth because I have a stable and highly paid job. I want to use bonds to diversify my stock portfolio. Quality (low default rate), low cost, and tax efficiency are the most important to me.

I’m considering Vanguard or Fidelity bond index funds for their low cost and diversification.

I’m also considering IBond (US Saving Bond Series I at TreasuryDirect.gov) for its tax deferral, tax-exemption when redeemed for my education, and guaranteed principal plus interests at maturity.

How do you invest in bonds in your taxable accounts? Why?

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How do treasury bonds work and are they a good investment?

Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Eric asked:

If I bought a 30yr $50 treasury bond today, what does that mean? What would be the return on my investment? My tax program is offering an option to purchase bonds out of tax refunds and I don’t know anything about them. I’m wondering if it is worth putting a couple hundred dollars into some treasury bonds.

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Where can I find a detailed list of bonds a corporation has outstanding?

Saturday, February 20th, 2010
mjl34_34 asked:

I am interested in investing in high-risk bonds from companies that are near or in bankruptcy. Where can I get information about the outstanding bonds and the order in which the claims are due?

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How do Bonds work, investing in a bond means what?

Saturday, February 13th, 2010
:::?::Alice in Wonderland:::?::: asked:

Basically, what is a bond?

Are gold and silver considered bonds? Are all bonds treasury bonds ?

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How to calculate the present values of two corporate bonds? What would be the risk investing in these bonds?

Monday, February 8th, 2010
Melissa asked:

First one issued 25 years ago at a coupon rate of 7% and the second 5 years ago also at a coupon rate of 7%. Both bonds have terms of 30 years and face values of $1,000. The interest rate on these today is at 10%.

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