Comments on: What are “Payment On Demand” Certificates?

By: Sherkhan

Sherkhan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:25:54 +0000

Hello WM,

Are you still using the Bond Trader service and what online broker do you use to buy/sell the bonds?

Thanks,
Sher

By: Agnes

Agnes — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:18:10 +0000

hi WM,

are you still using mcdonald’s bond trader as of today and will you continue to use it?

By: Barry

Barry — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:40:49 +0000

I recall Sjuggerud touting Icelandic bonds just about 2 years ago with much the same pitch and I DON’T recall him ever telling anyone to get out of them. Look what happened to them. Totally worthless!

By: wm parkinson

wm parkinson — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:32:20 +0000

i have been using mcdonald’s bond trader since september, 08 having bought 30 of his recommended bonds to-date. i have also sold 6 of the bonds realizing annualized returns from 7% to 123% (roi’s 3% to 34%).

the most major drawback to buying these corporate bonds is that i must buy a minimum of 10 bonds through my online broker. since mcdonald gives the specific cusip, you are able to order just the actual bond he recommends at or near his suggested price. there have been a few instances where i was unable to get the bond due to price and/or lack of availability, but overall buying has not been an issue (nor selling at my requested price).

mcdonald uses a staggered maturity date for the bonds and usually doesn’t go out more than 3 to 4 years from the current date, thus negating the inflation issue.

i don’t mean to be a shrill for this service but it has been by far the most worthwhile service that i have subscribed to.

By: gary

gary — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:56:49 +0000

Steve Sjuggerud in his Daily Wealth mentions 40% annually in Brazilian bonds. I assume Brazilian gov’t bonds. Any idea what it is, & how to find it?