Ten questions about high-yield bonds

Ten frequently asked questions about high-yield bonds are presented and discussed. Questions include: 1. What is a high-yield bond? 2. How large is the high-yield bond market? 3. Why do high-yield bonds have higher yields than investment-grade bonds?

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Published in:Journal of financial planning (Denver, Colo.) Colo.), 1998-12, Vol.11 (6), p.54
Main Author: Riepe, Mark W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bond issues
Bond markets
Bond portfolios
Bond ratings
Bonds
Cash flow
Compensation
Corporate bonds
Corporate debt
Federal regulation
Government bonds
High yield investments
Interest rates
Junk bonds
Mutual funds
Questions
Rates of return
Recessions
Standard deviation
Stockholders
Treasuries
Volatility
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Summary:Ten frequently asked questions about high-yield bonds are presented and discussed. Questions include: 1. What is a high-yield bond? 2. How large is the high-yield bond market? 3. Why do high-yield bonds have higher yields than investment-grade bonds?
ISSN:1040-3981