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S&P National Bond Index
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3.00% |
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S&P California Bond Index
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2.96% |
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S&P New York Bond Index
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3.13% |
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S&P National 0-5 Year Municipal Bond Index
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0.70% |
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S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index
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848.03 |
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S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index (CAD)
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636.26 |
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S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index (TR)
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1,701.05 |
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S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index (TR) (CAD)
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1,276.26 |
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S&P REIT Index
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174.07 |
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S&P REIT Index (TR)
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425.30 |
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S&P MLP Index
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2,469.58 |
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S&P MLP Index (TR)
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5,428.50 |
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Should You Invest In Build America B |
SFGate - July 6, 2010 - by Jean Folger
A bond is a contract to repay borrowed money within a specified term and with fixed-interval interest payments. Build America Bonds (BABs) were created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed into law by President Obama in February 2009, with the intention of providing a low cost means of borrowing for state, municipality and county agencies. Build America Bonds are taxable fixed-income securities that help these agencies finance capital expenditures through subsidized borrowing. There are two types of Build America Bonds: Direct Payment and Tax Credit.
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Direct Payment BABs
Direct Payment BABs provide issuers with a federal government subsidy to assist with interest payments owed to bond purchasers. The subsidy is equal to 35% of the interest, substantially reducing the borrower's burden for interest payments. This means that issuers can borrow money (by issuing bonds) at a reduced, government-subsidized cost. (Want to learn more? Don't miss Investing In The Recovery With Build America Bonds.)
Tax Credit BABs
Tax Credit BABs provide tax credits for bond holders equal to 35% of the interest earned each year on the bonds. Tax credits can be carried forward to future years when the credit does not immediately provide a financial benefit. Both Direct Payment and Tax Credit BABs reduce the costs associated with borrowing for states, municipalities and counties.
The Real Deal: Pros and Cons
Build America Bonds are a relatively new type of debt security with an uncertain future - they may be available perhaps only until the end of 2010. In addition to - and despite - the obvious benefit to state and local agencies in need of money, numerous pros and cons surround these controversial bonds.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/07/06/investopedia45353.DTL#ixzz0t1F5I0Ex
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