Hefty returns from junk bonds - MSN Money - Mutual Funds
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Steady strategies for a baffling bond market - MSN Money
The bond market's bizarre behavior shouldn't continue much longer. Here are some strategies to cope with whatever rates do next.
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Beat inflation with bonds - MSN Money
The Treasury recently dropped the rate on its inflation-linked securities called I Savings Bonds. The change makes them an even better buy.
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Bonds that beat stocks, hands down - MSN Money
Struggling to find any promising place for your money in this market? Take a look at corporate bonds. They're likely to outperform stocks for at least a couple of years.
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Beat taxes and win bigger returns - MSN Money
Once the domain of the wealthy, tax-free municipal bond funds offer better returns these days than other bonds or money-market funds. Thinking of locking in a CD?
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Can bond market stand to be exposed? - MSN Money
Merrill Lynch's auction of a hedge fund's assets may reveal the true value of complex assets like CDOs and derivatives. It might not be a pretty sight.
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10 market predictions for a glum '08 - MSN Money
If you own a corporate bond and worry that it might default, you buy CDS contracts to hedge your exposure. If the bond fails, an investor to whom you've been directly paying the ...
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8 lessons from a $20 billion trade - MSN Money
When risky mortgage bonds tumbled in value, Paulson's insurance soared. But many experts were flummoxed by CDS contracts or shied away from educating themselves about those ...
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Start investing - MSN Money
Smart ways to start investing. Simple ways to build a portfolio from scratch ... Why are bonds considered safer than stocks? Historically, which has had a better return ...
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