Zero Coupon Bonds Risky for Investors

Investors are rushing into the uncertain and most volatile corner of the U.S. government bond market in search of bigger returns. Zero-coupon Treasury bonds, mature in more than 25 years have handed investors a return of 5.79% year to date, according to data from Barclays PLC, while not offering a steady stream of income. With expected delay in rising interest rates, fund managers are shrugging off the risks of these government bonds as well. Click here for more information.

This entry was posted in Investor Beware. Bookmark the permalink.