457 Plus: Yield-to-maturity, Cumulative vs Annualized Returns, Number of Funds, DSU and AGNC
In Plus episode 457, we explore how to calculate yield-to-maturity, cumulative returns, and annualized returns and how the measures differ. We explain why it is so challenging to identify an appropriate investment vehicle. We answer member questions on David's leverage loan holding (DSU) and preferred stock mortgage REIT with AGNC. … [Read more...]
382 Plus: How High Will Interest Rates Go, A New Portfolio Holding, and Setting Limit Prices
In Plus Episode 382, we review previous Federal Reserve tightening cycles to see when and at what level longer-term interest rates peaked. We also review a new closed-end fund holding in David's portfolio, the BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU). This new fund replaces the iShares Interest Rate Hedge Corporate Bond ETF (LQDH). We also discuss how to decide what limit price to set when trading a closed-end fund or ETF. … [Read more...]