Assess today's risk premium on industrial bonds using the Bonds Online Web site. Select the Today's Market section and then choose Corporate Bond Spreads. Use the information in this area to answer the following questions:
What is the risk premium on AA-rated bonds with a 30-year maturity?
What is the risk premium on BBB-rated bonds with a 30-year maturity?
What is the risk premium on CCC-rated bonds with a 30-year maturity?
Given the prevailing economic conditions, which of these three categories of bonds would be the best investment? Explain your choice.
Also, describe the various types and uses of bonds and explain how bond markets are used by institutional investors.