Investing in Bonds

Discussion in 'Risk Management' started by sledged, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. drcha

    drcha

    #11     May 9, 2009
  2. Can the retail investor buy insurance on bonds like they can with equities?
     
    #12     May 9, 2009
  3. nome

    nome

    You mean like credit default swaps? Now lets not get ahead of ourselves. They are still setting up the exchanges and working out all the bugs. :) Also, I think you need a couple million to play.

    Might I suggest a bond mutual fund? Even with bonds you want to diversify and it is easier with funds. They have their own risks (no 'maturity date' as such) but much easier then buying a dozen bonds yourself.
     
    #13     May 12, 2009