Municipal bonds types

This constant demand for tax-exempt instruments means prices for municipal bonds tend to remain steadier,- municipal bonds tend to have more subdued highs and lows than other fixed-income securities. In order to compare a municipal bond s return with that of other types of fixed-income securities, it is... 

Municipal bonds, affectionately known as "munis," are one of the best instruments ever created for investors. They are the be-all, end-all, civic-minded type of investment Your hard-earned dollars go to building government and public structures and services, like highways, bridges, sewage treatment plants, airports, and hospitals. 

Most investors are timid to look at municipal bonds on tbeir own and buy muni funds instead. When you think about it, chances are that buying funds is an expensive mistake. Here s why most funds have an annual expense ratio over 1% per year. When you have a fund that invests in bonds yielding around 5%, you are giving away 20% of your return to your mutual fund company every single year Add the fact that you are not in complete control of your taxable events in a fund, and they start to look less and less attractive. So, how do you get started buying individual bonds Simple. You can run an online search at www.munidirect.com and type in your state, maturity range, and credit quality, and a list of bonds will be presented for you to choose from. 

But first, you should know what types of bonds are available. Among the types of bonds you can choose from are U.S. government securities, municipal bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage and asset-backed securities, federal agency securities and foreign government bonds. There are also many short-maturity options such as Treasury bills, bank certificates of deposit and commercial paper. 

The variety of plastic wastes Plastics in municipal solid waste (MSW) are a very heterogeneous collection of materials that encompass not only a broad range of types made from a single resin, but also an increasing number of items that include a blend of resins, either mechanically or chemically bonded together. The varieties are made additionally diverse through the use of plastic additives to yield specific product qualities. 

As with any type of insurance, you should know the financial health of the insurance company that is insuring the bond you are buying. Insurance companies are evaluated by the rating agencies,- the most well-known and accepted insurance companies enjoy an AAA rating. These private companies insure most of the bonds in the insured municipal market. These industry leaders include ... 

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