1 Soil: Weighs about 2,200 pounds per cubic yard, depending on the moisture content. 2  Sand, Gravel, Stone: Can tip the scales at upwards of 3,000 pounds per cubic yard.
More important is that, for most. bond investors, bond mutual funds and their exchange-traded fund (ETF) counterparts provide a number of advantages over individual bond. portfolios in terms of diversification, cash-flow treatment, portfolio. characteristics, costs, and liquidity.
The guarantee provides said investors with an additional level of security that the investment will be repaid/obligation will be fulfilled in the event that the securities issuer is unable to do so. The bond may benefit the principal by enhancing the principal's creditworthiness thereby lowering the cost of financing. The guarantee wraps the security/promissory note with the insurer's indemnity. Because the bond represents an UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE of compliance/repayment, a preferred interest rate is often offered.