One of the simplest ways to evaluate a potential bond investment is via the bond’s current yield. Bond current yield is a simple measure of what the bond will earn if you buy and hold it for a year ...

Perpetual bonds have no maturity date, allowing them to pay interest indefinitely, making them appealing for long-term income. They come in different types, such as government and corporate bonds, ...

A version of this article was published in the November 2015 issue of Morningstar ETFInvestor. Download a complimentary copy of ETFInvestor here. Flaw of Averages Duration, by itself, is a crude ...

A bond yield refers to the returns earned by investors on a bond and can be calculated using a variety of methods. Common variations of a bond yield include coupon rate, current yield and yield to ...