12-06-2013, 11:07 AM
Agree. Very logical.
But they are people who buy bonds for the coupons of maybe 3 to 5 % and hold the bonds to maturity. And this group of people will think they get low to moderate risk and quite happy with the YTM return.
That's why bonds will always be in the market. imo
But they are people who buy bonds for the coupons of maybe 3 to 5 % and hold the bonds to maturity. And this group of people will think they get low to moderate risk and quite happy with the YTM return.
That's why bonds will always be in the market. imo
WB:-
1) Rule # 1, do not lose money.
2) Rule # 2, refer to # 1.
3) Not until you can manage your emotions, you can manage your money.
Truism of Investments.
A) Buying a security is buying RISK not Return
B) You can control RISK (to a certain level, hopefully only.) But definitely not the outcome of the Return.
NB:-
My signature is meant for psychoing myself. No offence to anyone. i am trying not to lose money unnecessary anymore.
1) Rule # 1, do not lose money.
2) Rule # 2, refer to # 1.
3) Not until you can manage your emotions, you can manage your money.
Truism of Investments.
A) Buying a security is buying RISK not Return
B) You can control RISK (to a certain level, hopefully only.) But definitely not the outcome of the Return.
NB:-
My signature is meant for psychoing myself. No offence to anyone. i am trying not to lose money unnecessary anymore.