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Strategies & Market Trends : BONDS...Let's talk
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To: Neeka who wrote (33)5/3/2009 8:48:03 PM
From: rrufff  Read Replies (1) of 37
 
The key is diversification. If you get involved with the bonds of one company and that company runs into problems, you can lose most of your principal. Depending on how much you wish to invest, you may be better with a fund. There are closed end funds and open end and also trusts and each has its plusses and minues. Research them.

Also, depending on your tax situation, you may wish to consider some tax free municipals, which have different risks and rewards, but which currently are high yield. They are probably safer than corporates in general, but that is a very general statement.

Do lots of research before you buy and remember that particular brokers may try to unload bonds in inventory because they are getting a bigger "cut."
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