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Purchase bonds at Bond Desk.
For all other types of fixed income orders, please call the Bond Desk at 800-669-0514 on business days from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time. Please note that bond trading hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time. You can speak directly with a Bond Desk associate to request immediate information on bonds and other fixed income investments from domestic markets.
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Where can I learn about current CD rates?
Click the Research Funds & Stocks tab and then select Stocks, Bonds, & CDs. From there go to View all CD rates, located under the CD yields table.
What is the credit quality of the bonds available through Bond Desk?
The majority of securities have an investment-grade rating (Baa or above on the Moody's Investors Service scale; BBB or above on the Standard & Poor's scale), but you may also have access to a limited range of corporate bonds that are not investment-grade.
Are there any types of bonds that Vanguard Brokerage Services doesn't offer?
The Bond Desk only offers securities denominated in U.S. dollars; securities denominated in foreign currencies are not available. Also, we do not offer U.S. savings bonds, Israeli bonds, or church bonds.
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Are bond issues and prices listed online by the Bond Desk the same as when placing an order via a bond trader?
Not necessarily. Although this information is believed to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. Our listings show the most up-to-date published data available to us. All offerings are displayed online purely for informational purposes and are subject to change in price and availability.
Please note that the prices displayed are only indications and do not include commissions. Current prices can be verified by contacting a Bond Desk associate at 800-669-0514.
How can I construct a bond ladder online?
Once you've narrowed your bond listings, select individual bonds to include in your ladder. When you're finished, click Build Ladder at the bottom of the page.
A Bond Desk associate can also help you build a ladder that meets your needs. For assistance, call 800-669-0514 on business days from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time.
Where can I learn more about investing in bonds?
Vanguard Brokerage Services can provide you with informative brochures, including:
- An Investor's Guide to Bond Basics
- An Investor's Guide to Municipal Bonds
- An Investor's Guide to Mortgage Securities
- An Investor's Guide to Corporate Bonds
- An Investor's Guide to Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
- An Investor's Guide to Fixed-Rate Capital Securities
- An Investor's Guide to Bond Swapping
To request a brochure, call 800-992-8327 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time.
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