More Than the Interest Rate: Understanding Bond Yields

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of bond yields beyond just interest rates.

The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts unpack the relationship between bond prices, coupon rates, and yield to maturity—helping investors understand why a bond’s true return involves more than its stated interest rate. Original Air Date: May 9, 2026 Read the Article: https://www.henssler.com/more-than-the-interest-rate-understanding-bond-yields

People in this episode

Host: Henssler Money Talks

Topics covered

• bond prices
• coupon rates
• yield to maturity
• investing
• true return

Keywords

• bond yields
• interest rate
• investors
• true return
• financial education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Henssler Financial

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