Marc Prosser, Author at LearnBonds.com

Iconic Brands With Juicy Yields

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: March 30, 2020

Looking for some solid high yield bond plays? […]

Are bonds funds riskier than bonds? Yes, and here’s why.

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

A recent article in Seeking Alpha, “Are bond funds riskier than bonds?” by Robert Keyfitz misses a key point regarding individual bonds. […]

Are municipalities gambling with taxpayer money or being smart?

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: December 30, 2019

Municipalities bought around $500 billion of interest rate swaps prior to the beginning of the financial crisis. […]

Should you avoid buying bonds In LQD? Or maybe LQD?

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: February 7, 2020

Some things to consider before buying the LQD corporate bond ETF and bonds that it holds. […]

Israel Bonds – Why I would gift them instead of US Saving Bonds

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: March 3, 2020

Thinking about giving savings bonds as a gift to a young person? Here are some reasons you may want to consider Israel bonds instead. […]

Investing for Inflation – 3 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio and Profit

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: April 10, 2020

When choosing quality bonds that fight inflation there are three basic strategies to keep in mind for a sound investment portfolio. […]

Templeton Global Bond Fund (TPINX) – LB Rating Report

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: March 4, 2020

A new LB Rating that gives an Insightful look at the Templeton Global Bond Fund and the world class bond fund manager Michael Hasenstab. […]

Rochester National Municipal Bond Fund (ORNYX) Rating Report – What you Need to Know

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: May 13, 2020

In this environment of super low interest does this fund offer good long term yields? Or is it an interest rate risk and credit risk? […]

LB Rating: Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund (WACIX)

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: April 27, 2020

Considering investing in the Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund? Read our free rating report and get other valuable information on choosing a core bond fund. […]

PIMCO Commodity Real Return Fund – Not the Inflation Protector it Claims to Be

Author: Marc Prosser

Last Updated: November 2, 2012

Does the PIMCO Real Returns Commodity Strategy Fund really offer the “Double Barrel” inflation protection that it claims it its marketing material? […]