There is a lot more to investing in bonds than simply looking at the stated, or coupon, interest rate. Many bonds are callable, which means that the issuing company has a right to buy the bonds back ...

Yield calculation starts by dividing the coupon rate by two and the result by current bond price. Using a simple yield method can overlook gains or losses due upon bond maturity. Including potential ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...