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Does technical analysis work for municipal bonds?

Last Updated: December 15, 2019

Many traders use technical analysis when analyzing other markets but does technical analysis work with municipal bonds? […]

How a Multi Billion Dollar Asset Manager Does Muni Market Credit Research

Author: BlackRock

Last Updated: October 24, 2012

Insights on the credit research process at Blackrock from the heads of municipal bonds and municipal bond credit research. […]

Revenue Bonds – What They are and How They Work

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: May 22, 2019

Revenue Bonds definition and comparison of Revenue Bonds to General Obligation Municipal Bonds. […]

Interview: How a Professional Finds Value in Distressed Municipal Debt

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: August 12, 2012

Interview with a distressed municipal debt trader who gave me some great insights into how he finds value in distressed municipal bonds. […]

Municipal Bond Insurance – What Value does it Provide?

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: February 7, 2020

Some municipal bonds are insured by private companies against default. However, there is a cost to municipal bond insurance. […]

MSRB Potential Rule Changes

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: April 16, 2012

Two key efforts by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) could bring significant changes to how much information and access individual investors can have to the municipal bond market. […]

The De Minimis Rule and How it Affects Taxes on Bonds

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: April 13, 2012

Apply capital gains tax to interest income for tax purposes in certain cases using something which is known as the De Minimis Rule. […]

Sinking Fund – What it is and How it Works

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: February 11, 2020

What are Municipal Bond Sinking Funds, Super Sinkers, & Call Options? If you have been wondering you are not alone. This is one the most commonly searched terms on Google related to municipal bonds. […]

Municipal Bond Defaults: Don’t Believe the Hype

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: February 7, 2020

How Safe are Municipal Bonds and what are the chances of a Municipal Bond Defaulting? […]

Buying Bonds – A How to Guide

Author: David Waring

Last Updated: March 3, 2020

The LearnBonds comprehensive guide on how to buy bonds. […]