Tuesday, June 30, 2009

yet bought another bond

A CD is maturing so bought a (relatively) short term bond since CD rates are so low...

37247XAC6, Genworth Global Fdg Trs Fr (not sure what the abbrivations are...), coupon 5.125%, Maturity 3/15/11, non-callable. S&P Rading A and Moody's Rating A2. bought at $98.00 so yeilding 6%...

Thursday, June 11, 2009

first option play

bought 01/2010 7.50 call at 0.60. This is the first time i bought option. the commision is more expensive than i thought.

let's c how this works out.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

bought another longterm bond 620076AH2

issued by Motorola, coupon 7.5%, maturity 5/15/2025, Baa3 by Moody's. bought at 71.1.

my first non-callable bond.