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Investing in New Issue Bonds: a Smart Way to Add Yield to Your Return

Companies typically offer a certain New Issue Premium (NIP) as an incentive to encourage investors to participate in primary market auctions, ensuring they can meet their financing needs. As a result, investors usually receive a premium when participating in new issuances, benefiting from more attractive pricing and better investment opportunities. This article focuses on such…...

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How To Choose Between Different Types of Bonds

Selecting the appropriate bond type based on market conditions is key to ensuring a stable growth of an investment portfolio. Investors should consider factors such as interest rate expectations, inflation levels, macroeconomic trends, and their risk tolerance when making decisions. 1. Fixed Coupon Bonds Fixed coupon bonds offer stable and predictable cash flows, making them…...

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Daily Bond New Issue, March 21

New Issue Recap Cur Issuer / Obligor Rating (M/S/F) Tenor / Maturity IPG / FPG Rank Price Guidance Yield (%) CNY Jinan City Construction Group Limited Company / / 3Y 3.80% Area / Senior Unsecured 3.8 EUR Taizhou HuangyanTransportation and Tourism… / / 3Y 3.50% Area / Senior Unsecured 3.5 CNY Qihe Urban InvestmentConstruction Group…...

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Bank of China Limited, Luxembourg Branch Active New 3 Year Bond Issue at Compounded SOFR + 105 bps area IPT

Bank of China Limited (BOC) is one of the largest state-owned commercial banks in China, with extensive global operations. It plays a crucial role in supporting China's financial system and economic development.

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Daily Bond New Issue, March 19

New Issue Recap Cur Issuer / Obligor Rating (M/S/F) Tenor / Maturity IPG / FPG Rank AUD ETSA Utilities Finance Pty Limited / A- / 3Y S/Q coupon matched ASW+100 bps area Senior Unsecured AUD Stockland Trust Management Limited / A- / 7Y S/Q ASW +150 bps area Senior Unsecured USD Bank of China Limited,…...

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Comparative Analysis of Direct Bond Investment, Bond ETFs, and Bond Mutual Funds

Overview of Investment Tools Comparison of Advantages and Disadvantages Aspect Direct Bond Investment Bond ETFs Bond Mutual Funds Investment Threshold High, typically requiring minimum denominations (e.g., $100,000 or $1,000,000) Low, investors can buy as little as one share Low, generally accessible through small, periodic investments Liquidity Depends on market conditions; some bonds may have low…...

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Why Choose U.S. IG Corporate Bonds NOW?

US Investment Grade Corporate Bonds: Balancing Quality and Yield in a Dynamic Market In today’s economic landscape, US Investment Grade (IG) corporate bonds emerge as an appealing asset class, offering a blend of stability and attractive returns. As expectations of interest rate decreases grow, high-quality fixed-income assets present significant opportunities for both income and total…...

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How to Analyze a Bond’s Risk

Investing in bonds is generally considered safer than stocks, but bonds still come with various risks that investors should evaluate before making a decision. Below is a breakdown of key risks associated with bonds and how to analyze them effectively. 1. Credit Risk ? Definition: The risk that the bond issuer will default, failing to…...

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