Introduction to Municipal Bond Insurance
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Before you buy a municipal bond, you may want to see whether it is insured. This tutorial explains why and how it works.
What you will learn
- Why Insure Municipal Bonds?
- What Does Municipal Bond Insurance Cover?
- How Are Municipal Bonds Insured?
- Drawbacks of Insuring Municipal Bonds
- Municipal Bond Insurers
What do you know?
Introduction to Municipal Bond Insurance
Owners of municipal bonds can purchase insurance on them. Although municipal bonds are considered safe, some investors may sleep better at night knowing that their investments are protected against loss. As a wise investor, you should know about municipal bond insurance and its pros and cons. By knowing the advantages of insuring, you should be able to choose whether you want your own insurance or not.