How do I find corporate bonds?
To do a general Bond Search for specific coupon rates, ratings and maturity dates:
Use Custom Bond Search function
Type SRCH then hit <GO>
Fill in the relevant search boxes and click on Search for a customized list of bonds.
To Search by Issuer:
Type in the Ticker Symbol <Corp> <GO>
(This will list all bonds issued by the equity. Choose a specific bond for more information.)
To Search for a Specific Bond:
Ticker Symbol Coupon Rate Maturity <Corp> <GO>
For example: IBM 5.4 01/26/09 <Corp> <GO>
How do I find Government Bonds?
Type in WB <GO> to find a listing of major government bonds.
To Find U.S. Treasury Bonds:
Type in the SHORTCUT <Govt> <GO>
Here is a list of some of the most common U.S. Treasury Bonds:
10 Year:
CT10 <Govt> <GO>
5 Year:
CT5 <Govt> <GO>
3 Month T-Bill:
CB3 <Govt> <GO>
To Find U.S. Generic Bonds:
Type in the SHORTCUT <Govt> <GO>
Here is a list of some of the most common U.S. Generic Bonds:
10 Year:
USGG10YR <Index> <GO>
5 Year:
USGG5YR <Index> <GO>