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. 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 » 475 Plus Show Notes The Roundup: Top Takeaways from … [Read more...]
436: Revisiting Carbon, SPACs, Silver, Convertible Bonds, and Frontier Markets
We review the performance and investment prospects for carbon, SPACs, silver, convertible bonds, and frontier markets. Topics covered include: Episode iframe Show Notes Initial Public Offerings: Updated Statistics by Jay R. Ritter—Warrington College of Business, University of Florida Two SPAC ETFs Close in One Month, Suggesting End to Wall Street Boom by Emily Graffeo—Bloomberg Investments Mentioned Vanguard Total World Stock Market ETF (VT) SPAC and New Issue ETF … [Read more...]
393 Plus: Interest Rates, Convertible Bonds, and a Speculative Case for Bitcoin and Ethereum
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. 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 » 393 … [Read more...]
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
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...]
