Understanding the Yield Curve

The yield curve allows fixed-income investors to compare similar Treasury investments with different maturity dates as a means to balance risk and return. Learn how to calculate the yield curve, identify its different shapes, and explain what these shapes mean.

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[onuroztekin]

Great explanation. Long term maturity bonds may be associated with uncurtainty to explain higher yield compare to short term yield curve.

[Youtubes]

Still never said why interest rates affect the bond yield.

[subconsciousintervention]

I thought it was a good video and also brought into play laddering fixed income aswell as diversifying across types of fixed income, credit qualities, and time horizons. Although I can see why inverted yield curves do not always mean recession may be coming forth due to the fact that if interest rates are 10% right now, that is because a country is already in a recessionary environment asking for capital, and in the future if they go down to 5%, that generally means a country is less desperate for money, and thus in a healthier position... be nice to have replies.

[clarieha]

very clear and informative video, thank you!

[hoosier.daddy]

I'm REALLY disappointed that you deleted the TD Ameritrade videos. They were really good. Please bring them back.

The TD Ameritrade brand still exists, so why not keep them? You should at least keep them until you make a replacement with the Schwab theme.. but honestly, I think you should keep both and have them explain the same concept slightly differently.