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Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.
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Tag Archives: bonds
Types of Bond Sales
In this video about the way bonds are sold, Alan Westenskow and Alex Buxton – both of Zions Bank Public Finance – discuss the role of underwriters in the bond sale process, including how and why they are chosen. Read More
Tips for choosing the right target-date fund
The performance of stocks in October — their best month in almost a decade — makes it tempting to peek at your 401(k) balance. Read More
Boomers flock to bonds, but do they know basics?
Baby boomers fully embraced the stock market by riding its ups and downs throughout their peak income years. But now that the oldest boomers are turning 65, their focus has turned toward ensuring a steady income from their investments. Read More
Managing Your Money to Endure Retirement
For many people who spend decades working to meet living expenses and save money for the future, retirement may resemble a light at the end of a tunnel. Read More
Zions Direct Announces Corporate Bond Auction Results
In auctions closed from July 25, 2011 to July 29, 2011, investors purchasing corporate bonds in the auctions received average taxable yields 1.06 percentage points, or 106 basis points, higher than comparable bonds. Read More
7 tips for rebalancing your fund portfolio now
Summer is generally a calm season for the financial markets. It offers time to reflect,
check your mutual fund portfolio, and see whether you’re on track with savings goals. Read More
Zions Direct Announces Corporate Bond Auction Results
In auctions closed from July 11, 2011 to July 15, 2011, investors purchasing corporate bonds in the auctions received average taxable yields 0.99 percentage points, or 99 basis points, higher than comparable bonds. Read More
Zions Direct Announces Corporate Bond Auction Results
In auctions closed from June 20, 2011 to June 24, 2011, investors purchasing corporate bonds in the auctions received average taxable yields 0.89 percentage points, or 89 basis points, higher than comparable bonds. Read More
Zions Direct Announces Corporate Bond Auction Results
In auctions closed from June 6, 2011 to June 10, 2011, investors purchasing corporate bonds in the auctions received average taxable yields 0.73 percentage points, or 73 basis points, higher than comparable bonds. Read More
Why safe corporate bonds aren’t so smart anymore
The safest corporate debt isn’t looking so smart anymore. Read More
Zions Direct Announces Corporate Bond Auction Results
In auctions closed from May 23, 2011 to May 27, 2011, investors purchasing corporate bonds in the auctions received average taxable yields 0.67 percentage points, or 67 basis points, higher than comparable bonds. Read More
Zions Direct Announces Municipal Bond Auction Results
In auctions closed from May 23, 2011 to May 27, 2011, investors purchasing municipal bonds in the auctions received average tax-exempt yields 1.03 percentage points, or 103 basis points, higher than similar bonds. Read More
A Tale of Two Strategies: Bond Funds vs. Individual Bonds
In fixed income investing there is an on-going debate over the advisability of investing in bond funds versus investing individual bonds. Investment professionals on both sides of the argument have persuasively outlined the advantages and disadvantages of either approach. Read More
Zions Direct Announces Corporate Bond Auction Results
In auctions closed from May 16, 2011 to May 20, 2011, investors purchasing corporate bonds in the auctions received average taxable yields 0.84 percentage points, or 84 basis points, higher than comparable bonds. Read More
