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475 Plus: Convertible Bonds, Treasury ETFs, Cash Equivalents and Taxes on RSUs

April 20, 2024 by David Stein · Updated April 29, 2024

In Plus episode 475, we review investment conditions for convertible bonds. We answer a member's question on investing in Treasury ETFs and cash. Finally, we discuss the tax consequences when restricted stock units vest. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Money Plus Tagged With: bullet ETFs, convertible bonds, restricted stock units, U.S. Treasuries, U.S. Treasury bonds

436: Revisiting Carbon, SPACs, Silver, Convertible Bonds, and Frontier Markets

June 14, 2023 by David Stein · Updated July 22, 2023

We review the performance and investment prospects for carbon, SPACs, silver, convertible bonds, and frontier markets. Topics covered include: What has been the performance of these five asset types since they were discussed on the podcast two to three years ago What are the underlying performance drivers and expected returns going forward Which asset types are most and least attractive Episode iframe Show Notes Initial Public Offerings: Updated Statistics by Jay R. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: carbon investing, convertible bonds, frontier markets, silver, SPACs

393 Plus: Interest Rates, Convertible Bonds, and a Speculative Case for Bitcoin and Ethereum

July 15, 2022 by David Stein · Updated August 8, 2022

In Plus Episode 393, we consider current U.S. interest rates and whether a member should lock in a mortgage now. We look at why now is a better environment for convertible bonds than a year ago. Finally, we review the speculative case for owning Bitcoin and Ethereum. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bitcoin, convertible bonds, cryptocurrency, Ethereum, Eurodollar futures, interest rates, mortgage

A Complete Guide To Investing In Convertible Bonds

Convertible bonds are bonds that can be converted into shares of the issuer's common stock. They've outperformed stocks over the past five years. So how can you take advantage of convertible bonds and why would you want to? ARTICLE TABLE OF CONTENTS (Skip to Section) What is a Convertible Bond?Why Companies Issue Convertible BondsHow Do Convertible Bonds Work?How Convertible Bonds Are Analyzed and PricedConvertible Bond ExampleConvertible Bond GlossaryConvertible Bond … [Read more...]

MNY078 Plus: Convertible Bonds

October 17, 2015 by David Stein · Updated April 29, 2021

This week's Money For the Rest of Us Plus episode discusses the characteristics of convertible bonds. The episode length is 12 minutes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Money Plus Tagged With: convertible bonds

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