The corporate bond market is where large companies go to borrow money once they outpace their capital growth needs and are seeking less expensive financing than available via traditional lenders.

Assigning a value to mutual funds valuation can be tricky, especially if any of the underlying securities are non-traditional or illiquid investments.

Bond valuation takes into account factors like yield and duration. It’s important for fixed income investors to understand how these factors interact when trying to determine the price of a bond.

Bond lingo is confusing to say the least. Learn all about the language of bonds and the various key words and terms investors should familiarize themselves with.

Bond characteristics outline the conditions of a fixed income investment, including payment and interest terms, which differ depending on the type of bond, issuer and investor preferences.

Breaking down the main types of bonds and how they differ from one another.