Why U.S. Coporate And Treasury Bonds Aren’t As Safe As You Think!

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Why U.S. Coporate And Treasury Bonds Aren’t As Safe As You Think!

7 January 2007

I seldom profile other investment / financial blogs here. But when I do, it’s because its content has earnestly captivated my fascination. I’ve been a long time fan of J.S. Kim’s writings ever since he launched Zen Of Investing. Besides being Asian (so am I), and also having a partner (Kaeho) blogging about martial arts (another passion of mine). J.S. displays a thorough understanding of investment, economical and even political issues (to a certain extent). His knowledge stems from his experiences being a former private wealth manager (wonder what happened there?).

His latest impressive article discusses 10 reasons why U.S. Dollar denominated bonds aren’t necessary the safe haven that most financial consultants advocate. Anyone who sees through the mindlessness of fee/commission driven advisers earn points in my book! And any investor who believes in educating and thinking for themselves should read up on his perspectives of the market. For example:

Who cares if you earn a 5% revenue stream from bonds if the currency they are denominated in loses 15% in value over that same time span?

Got your interest yet? Head on over and tell him who sent ya!

Vince Chan

J,

Thanks for the feedback and I'm guilty as charged. I'm not an english major and when I type (I type like I talk), I tend to inject my emotions of that moment into my writing. So they don't "kinda" make me the overly cheery guy at the water cooler.. I AM that guy. Whether everyone wants to sock me, or if they can... that's a different question. LOL

Keep coming back, I should be writing soon again. It's still a hobby after all, and I'd like to keep it that way as something that I write occasionally WITH passion.

P.S. I was trying my hardest not to use any exclamation marks, it was damn hard.

J

Vince,

I've been reading your blog lately and, for the most part, I like what you have to say. I must say, though, that you use an inordinate number of exclamation marks. They are obnoxious and detract from your message. They kinda' make you seem like the overly cheery guy standing every day at the water cooler that everyone wants to sock. Just a thought.