Convertible Bonds
A convertible bond is a bond which can be converted into a company's common stock. Convertible bonds can provide a substantial additional profit opportunity for investors. Use these resources to get more information on convertible bonds.
A Look at Convertible Bonds
A convertible bond is a bond that gives the holder the right to "convert" or exchange the par amount of the bond for common shares of the issuer at some fixed ratio during a particular period. As bonds, they have some characteristics of fixed income securities. Their conversion feature also gives them features of equity securities.
A convertible bond is a bond that gives the holder the right to "convert" or exchange the par amount of the bond for common shares of the issuer at some fixed ratio during a particular period. As bonds, they have some characteristics of fixed income securities. Their conversion feature also gives them features of equity securities.
Convertible Bonds - ConvertBond.com - Morgan Stanley
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A division of Morgan Stanley, this page offers a free trial membership. Offers research, charts, reports, and a tutorial.
Evaluate Convertible Bonds Like a Pro
An article and list of websites that allow individual investors to analyze convertible bonds. Published on TheStreet.com.
An article and list of websites that allow individual investors to analyze convertible bonds. Published on TheStreet.com.
Getting Started in Convertible Bonds
This article from CBS MarketWatch covers the basic of convertible bonds, including the risks of investing in convertible bonds, and why investors find them attractive.
This article from CBS MarketWatch covers the basic of convertible bonds, including the risks of investing in convertible bonds, and why investors find them attractive.
Looking Under the Hood of Convertible Bonds
Convertibles are hybrid securities that offer both bond and stock characteristics. They come in two forms: convertible bonds and convertible preferred stocks. Read about each in this Morningstar article.
Convertibles are hybrid securities that offer both bond and stock characteristics. They come in two forms: convertible bonds and convertible preferred stocks. Read about each in this Morningstar article.
The Dangers of Investing in Convertible Bonds
On its surface, investing in convertible bonds may seem appealing. One hopes to enjoy the best of two worlds - the safety of a fixed income security, plus the appreciation potential of an equity. In practice, however, neither implementation of a convertible bond portfolio strategy, nor the results sought with such a strategy, are easily achieved.
On its surface, investing in convertible bonds may seem appealing. One hopes to enjoy the best of two worlds - the safety of a fixed income security, plus the appreciation potential of an equity. In practice, however, neither implementation of a convertible bond portfolio strategy, nor the results sought with such a strategy, are easily achieved.