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Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: 20 October 2014

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The Decumulation of Equities Will Provide Future Support to Bonds

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: October 20, 2014

It seems like an appropriate time to remind investors of something Morgan Stanley Research published in late 2013. It concerns baby boomers and what Morgan Stanley terms the “decumulation phase” that could strain the financial markets beginning just a few years from now. […]

A 6% Yielding Bond From a Company You’ve Overlooked

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: January 18, 2020

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company is a global provider of communication services. It has over 60,000 customers, including most of the Fortune 500, solid product diversification, and expected 2014 revenue in the $11.5 to $11.8 billion range. […]

Bank of America’s Newest Preferred Stock Yields 6.625%

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: September 15, 2014

Earlier this month, Bank of America issued a brand new series of preferred stock. Its Series W non-cumulative preferred pays quarterly distributions of $0.4140625 in March, June, September, and December. Based on its $25 liquidation preference, the annual dividend yield is 6.625%. […]

Price Inflation – A History Lesson

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: March 30, 2020

In today’s day and age, it seems like everyone expects a future filled with price inflation. And who can blame people? […]

The Japanification of the U.S. Bond Market

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: September 2, 2014

When the Federal Reserve kicked off the current era of monetary easing by cutting the federal funds rate 50 basis points on September 18, 2007, it kick-started the Japanification of the U.S. bond market. […]

Are Bonds and Commercial Real Estate The Perfect Mix?

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: August 25, 2014

From a risk/reward standpoint, during the 20-year period ending 2013, many investors would have found the combination of corporate bonds and core commercial real estate to be much more appropriate for their portfolios than having any exposure to stocks. […]

Bed Bath and Beyond Issues Bonds Offering “Real” Returns

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: July 28, 2014

With its recent $1.5 billion debt issuance and $1.1 billion accelerated share repurchase, however, Bed Bath & Beyond has officially arrived at the party. […]

Fidelity Bond Trading – An In-Depth Look

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: February 11, 2020

Here are a few things that make Fidelity bond trading great: 1. Commissions – If you are willing to trade Treasuries online, there are no commissions. […]

Check Out These 5 Brand New 10-Year Bonds

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: February 11, 2020

In recent weeks, numerous companies have issued brand new debt with maturities ranging from just a couple of years all the way out to 30 […]

With Safeway Going Private, Should You Own The Bonds?

Author: The Financial Lexicon

Last Updated: February 11, 2020

When public companies are taken private, shareholders and bondholders are often treated very differently. It is not uncommon for shareholders to cash out at a healthy premium to the price of the stock just prior to the buyout announcement. […]