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From: art@ucla-cs.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.invest
Subject: Re: zero-coupon bonds
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Date: Fri, 3-Jan-86 01:04:07 EST
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Posted: Fri Jan  3 01:04:07 1986
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> > 	I am interested in zero-coupon bonds but have no idea how to
> > find them listed in the average newspaper business section. I would
> > also like some information on how to evaluate them for relative safety
> > and return. Any pointers to reference material are also welcome.
> > 
The LA Times has a bonds column in its business section taken from
the wires of AP.  Zero coupon bonds are mixed in with the rest
of the bonds.  The name of the company issuing the bond is followed by a zr
and the year of maturity. The price of the bond is the amount you pay for
100 dollars at maturity.  On Jan 2 the paper listed 1985 high, low, close
and sales of bonds, including zc's.  

ANybody know if the date is Jan. 1 for all zc's, or some other date?
This is impt. for bonds that mature soon.
Arthur Goldberg
art @ ucla-cs
213 820-6081