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Making the Most of Zeros
(Source: Personal Finance Advisor by Deloitte & Touche
OnLine
October 14, 1996)
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Zeros are simple, but their tax treatment
isn't.
A zero-coupon security -- known as a "zero"
-- is frequently recommended for certain types of investors, especially
if the investor wants to lock in a particular interest rate for a specified
time period. A prospective investor must understand not only the investment
consequences of zeros, including their interest rate and credit risks,
but also their relatively complex income tax treatment.
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