Explainers

Sometimes unexpected tax changes fluster bond issuers. A tax change call may help them keep funding costs under control.

A change of control put allows investors to sell their bonds back to the issuer if ownership or control of the company changes.

Sometimes, bond issuers may decide to repay bonds before the maturity date. These bonds have a higher yield, but with a trade-off.

What if a bond gives you the right to get your money back before it matures if market conditions change to your advantage.

An issuer can sometimes buy all of its bonds back well before a specified call date. What should investors look out for?

Sometimes higher-coupon bonds come with a catch. Understanding the trade-offs can help you manage expectations.

Is the yield worth the risk? Here are two numbers that you need to know and understand if you are a bond investor.

Before you buy corporate bonds for your bond portfolio, create a checklist of things to consider. Here are some of them.

Make-whole calls are a bond feature that allows bond issuers to pay off debt early while protecting investors.