1) Research either treasury bonds, municipal bonds, and foreign bonds. What characteristics make bonds attractive to investors? What are the features/ characteristics of this security? How is it rated? How is it traded? Tell me why would or would not invest in that particular bond. For all the variables show how you get your values. Research the bond characteristics (interest rate, maturity, ratings, par value, coupon...) Which one would you purchase and why? (three threads Treasury - Foreign - Municipal )
2) Where do you go to find information about bonds? What information do you find? How is it useful? (website)