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  2. Check or calculate the value of a savings bond online - AOL

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    The value of a paper savings bond can be checked by using the savings bond calculator on the TreasuryDirect website and entering this information found on bond: Issue date Bond series

  3. Treasury Bonds vs. Treasury Notes vs. Treasury Bills - AOL

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    T-notes and T-bonds pay interest to their owners twice a year, as most bonds typically do. In contrast, T-bills are sold at a discount to their face (or par) value. When they mature, the owner ...

  4. Bond valuation - Wikipedia

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    Bond valuation is the process by which an investor arrives at an estimate of the theoretical fair value, or intrinsic worth, of a bond.As with any security or capital investment, the theoretical fair value of a bond is the present value of the stream of cash flows it is expected to generate.

  5. Current yield - Wikipedia

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    The current yield refers only to the yield of the bond at the current moment. It does not reflect the total return over the life of the bond, or the factors affecting total return, such as: the length of time over which the bond produces cash flows for the investor (the maturity date of the bond),

  6. CDs vs. bonds: How they compare and which is right for you - AOL

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    The face value of bonds can vary based on the type of bond and when it matures. Some corporate bonds and Treasury bonds , for instance, hold a minimum face value of $1,000 — which is what you ...

  7. Real interest rate - Wikipedia

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    Yields on inflation-indexed government bonds of selected countries and maturities. The real interest rate is the rate of interest an investor, saver or lender receives (or expects to receive) after allowing for inflation.

  8. Yield spread - Wikipedia

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    For example, if a risk-free 10-year Treasury note is currently yielding 5% while junk bonds with the same duration are averaging 7%, then the spread between Treasuries and junk bonds is 2%. If that spread widens to 4% (increasing the junk bond yield to 9%), then the market is forecasting a greater risk of default, probably because of weaker ...

  9. Bonds vs. bond funds: Which is right for you? - AOL

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    Bond funds offer diversification, as they invest in multiple bonds, reducing the risk associated with any single bond defaulting. Bond funds also offer a wide range of options for investors.