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Elizabeth Moran

What do different types of bond yields mean?

The yield quoted for a bond can be calculated in many different ways, depending on its characteristics or the investment horizon of the bond holder. Which yield are you buying?

Five things bond investors are doing now

In challenging market conditions, bond investors use two main strategies to increase returns: investing for longer or increasing risk. This list highlights some of direct bond investing trends right now.

Hybrids: the good, the bad and the ugly

Almost every hybrid has a unique structure, and some of the conversion terms, especially following a ‘loss absorption’ event, are as ugly as a cane toad. Billions have been issued recently as investors search for income.

Calculation and use of BBSW and BBSY

The Bank Bill Swap Rate (BBSW) is an important metric in many markets. It’s used as the benchmark for hybrids, FRNs and billions of dollars of loans and bonds.

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