EARLY RELEASE OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, ARTICLE On Thursday (February 18), I wrote about three trends approaching (Indicators Have Shifted – New Investment Directions in the Wind). That same afternoon’s Federal Reserve announcement of a discount rate increase is just the spark we need. For a window on what could happen, let’s look back... »
Archive for February 19th, 2010
High Yield Bonds – Remember Their Nickname
Friday, February 19th, 2010
Many individual and institutional investors have bought high yielding bonds over the past months. One publication noted that pension funds liked them because of their “competitive” returns. There are also articles about the improved state of the market – that new bond issues meet with willing buyers. Wall Street loves them – but should... »