Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Discover essential bond terminology so you can become a savvy bond investor, unveil market dynamics, and successfully diversify your portfolio.

Rising long-term interest rates make long-term treasuries a viable alternative to equities, with potential for downside protection. Convertible bonds offer characteristics of both stocks and bonds, ...

Convertible bonds are, customarily, fixed rate debt instruments issued by a company (the “issuer”), the terms of which allow the holders of the bonds to convert them into ordinary shares (common stock ...

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian companies looking to raise capital in the once-thriving convertible bonds market will need to add sweeteners and capital-protection features in order to reignite investor ...

Convertible bond ETFs found themselves on a stealthy ascent in the first half of a first quarter that's now come to a close. With stocks tumbling into correction territory over fears of economic ...

Convertible bonds and convertible stocks are a tool that public companies often use for large financings to avoid disturbing their equity cap tables. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been a big ...

Adam Kramer and Rick Gandhi manage a bond fund that posted a higher return than the S&P 500 last year. And it's one of the best mutual funds.

AVK offers an 11.63% yield, blending convertible securities and junk bonds for high income and moderate principal stability. Read why AVK is a Hold.

As the manager of the Franklin Convertible Securities fund, Eric Webster has a mission: Capture 75% of the upside of stocks, while facing only 50% of the downside in more challenging markets. Seeking ...

Convertible bonds are a fine middle ground for investors seeking the best of both worlds. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in ...