2006-10-31 02:52:37 · 5 answers · asked by Shirley B 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
You can purchase from any trading firm or financial institution. Bonds are rated from AAA - DDD, ck the wall st journal for examples. Bonds are rated on the likely hood they they will be paid. Its just another way a city or large company can raise funds.
2006-10-31 02:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by austinguy62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
schwab.com gas many issues both on the NYSE & over the counter. S&P, Moodys, Fitch & others rate bonds. Key is picking the maturity that is giving you the best return for the time you must keep the money invested. Need some equity as well so don't go 100% bonds. You might want some municpal bonds to save on taxes as well if have high income. A lot of issues to ponder. If have more info vegas_iwish@yahoo.com
2006-10-31 13:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by vegas_iwish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would purchase bonds at the bank. Depends on what you get as to how they are rated.
2006-10-31 11:08:14 · answer #3 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a licensed broker
The highest rating is AAA they are companies or cities that have the best credit and pay their bills because of that they offer a lower percentage because they pay
the higher the risk the higher the return but the high paying bonds can default and you loose
Government (city or federal) pays on time municipal bonds are tax free
2006-10-31 11:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by mmmkay_us 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
banks
2006-10-31 11:00:42 · answer #5 · answered by stevieg639 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋