Money For the Rest of Us How To Lock In Higher Yields In Case Interest Rates Fall
Jan 24, 2024
Learn how to lock in higher yields by purchasing longer-term individual bonds and bullet ETFs. Understand the impact of short-term interest rates, inflation expectations, and term premiums on long-term interest rates. Discover the concept of yield to maturity and how it guides fixed returns. Analyze bullet ETFs, callable bonds, and municipal bonds for higher yields. Explore strategies to lock in higher yields, such as investing in bullet ETFs or individual bonds with longer maturities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Understanding the Factors Influencing Interest Rates
03:31 • 2min
Locking in Higher Yields through Bonds
05:30 • 3min
Understanding Yield to Maturity for Bonds
08:26 • 9min
Analyzing ETF Returns and Exploring Yield Lock-In Strategies
17:14 • 2min
Locking in Higher Yields and Building a TIPS Ladder
19:24 • 10min
How to Lock in Higher Yields in Case Interest Rates Fall
29:42 • 2min