This week on Plus episode 497, we review David's trade to sell ASGI. We review historical default rates for bonds and CLOs. We also explore why non-U.S. stock valuations are lower today than 20 years ago. Become a Member If you would like to listen to this episode of Money For the Rest of Us Plus, you can do so by becoming a Money For the Rest of Us Plus member. Learn More About Membership Options » 497 Plus Show Notes Portfolio Trade: Exiting Global Infrastructure Closed … [Read more...]
225: How To Invest In Bonds and Other Fixed Income Securities
How to evaluate interest rate risk, credit risk and other factors when investing in bonds. In this episode you’ll learn: What determines interest rates.What determines the performance of fixed income investments.How to estimate the return of fixed income holdings.The tradeoff between owning individual bonds or bond funds/ETFs Show Notes Eaton Vance Bank Loan Chart Book Annual Default Study: Corporate Default and Recovery Rates, 1920 - 2017 - Moody's S&P Annual … [Read more...]
169: The Debt Ceiling—What Happens If the U.S. Defaults
What could happen if the U.S. Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling and defaults on U.S. financial obligations. In this episode you’ll learn: Show Notes The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases - D. Andrew Austin - Congressional Research Service U.S. Department of Treasury debt limit documents Debt Limit: Myth vs. Fact - U.S. Department of Treasury Here's What Happened the Last Time the U.S. Defaulted on Its Debt - Matthew O'Brien - The Atlantic The … [Read more...]