Q: Hi,
I noticed that AG has issued 75 mil unsecured cd's this AM. The coupon is 5.40%, vs their shares dividend of 4.17%. My question is how does one go about assessing this particular type of investment instrument? I have had success with cd's in the past, but still feel I'm not fully understanding how you determine whether or not they would be good value. I get how they work, but have trouble with rating them. Any light you can shed on this would be very much appreciated. Thanks for always being the voice of reason in an industry that seems designed to confuse!
Dawn
I noticed that AG has issued 75 mil unsecured cd's this AM. The coupon is 5.40%, vs their shares dividend of 4.17%. My question is how does one go about assessing this particular type of investment instrument? I have had success with cd's in the past, but still feel I'm not fully understanding how you determine whether or not they would be good value. I get how they work, but have trouble with rating them. Any light you can shed on this would be very much appreciated. Thanks for always being the voice of reason in an industry that seems designed to confuse!
Dawn