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BlackRock MuniHoldings Insured Investment Fund (MFL)

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  • Why the Government Doesn't Belong in the Municipal Bond Business [View article]
    How do you spell communism? That is the next logical step. The masses insure ALL risk. No wonder the Governors of NY and California... More »
    Comment by athena
    Nov 25 10:06 am |
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  • The Imminent Collapse of Municipal Bonds [View article]
    The appetite for munis has begun to wane, giving impetus to the marketing of BABs (Build America Bonds). These bonds are taxable, but... More »
    Comment by cincinnatijake
    Nov 19 20:28 pm |
    Rating: +1 -1
  • Municipal Bonds: A Clear Case of Buyer Beware [View article]
    CA cannot by law go BK. Debt service on statewide GOs may be delayed, but will be paid eventually. Beware local GOs. Follow monthly... More »
    Comment by Weeorphan
    Nov 11 22:04 pm |
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  • Municipal Bonds: A Clear Case of Buyer Beware [View article]
    @bhu: Good points. And I agree that the feds may well backstop the munis regardless of what they've said in the past. Nevertheless, the... More »
    Comment by Value Added
    Nov 11 20:38 pm |
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  • Municipal Bonds: A Clear Case of Buyer Beware [View article]
    Of course Muni's are having problems, These prime slime people are reneging on their property taxes at the same time they chisel on... More »
    Comment by jimmy46
    Nov 11 15:17 pm |
    Rating: +1 -1
  • Municipal Bonds: A Clear Case of Buyer Beware [View article]
    A counter-point: Let's start with an examination of history. Between 1970-2000, of the thousands of Moody's-rated municipal securities,... More »
    Comment by bhu
    Nov 11 13:46 pm |
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  • Municipal Bonds: A Clear Case of Buyer Beware [View article]
    In CA, there is growing opposition to gov spending, particularly on salary's and pensions. Meg Whitman is running on a platform of... More »
    Comment by jack kreg
    Nov 11 13:18 pm |
    Rating: +3 -1
  • Municipal Bonds: A Clear Case of Buyer Beware [View article]
    so, edward, these down-the-line impacts of horrendous financial responsibilities for medical care expenses would be mitigated (at least... More »
    Comment by User 461029
    Nov 11 12:51 pm |
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  • Municipal Bonds: A Clear Case of Buyer Beware [View article]
    This is an end of days scenario. Yes there are financial problems for the states, but if they do not pay interest on their obligations,... More »
    Comment by Fund Insider
    Nov 11 12:31 pm |
    Rating: +2 0
  • Municipal Bonds: A Clear Case of Buyer Beware [View article]
    I think the only reason that there was a rally in muni's was that it was perceived that the administration will bail everyone out. ... More »
    Comment by prairiedog555
    Nov 11 06:31 am |
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  • The Imminent Collapse of Municipal Bonds [View article]
    It is not a great article. It is a terrible article. Municipalities have enjoyed much lower default rates than corporate bonds. There... More »
    Comment by American in Paris
    Nov 7 16:00 pm |
    Rating: +1 -1
  • The Imminent Collapse of Municipal Bonds [View article]
    "America is filled with potential, creativity, and vigor -- throughout, not just in a few Silicon Valley start-ups." I couldn't agree... More »
    Comment by a fat panda
    Nov 6 10:35 am |
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  • The Imminent Collapse of Municipal Bonds [View article]
    But that is exactly the point. The problem does extend. When the rule of law becomes flippant in use the foundation and infrastructure... More »
    Comment by macro -N- ietzsches
    Nov 5 18:35 pm |
    Rating: +3 -1
  • The Imminent Collapse of Municipal Bonds [View article]
    If it is contract law you doubt, then I think your problem likely extends well beyond the confines of the municipal bond market. And... More »
    Comment by Choad Mangler
    Nov 5 16:27 pm |
    Rating: +2 0
  • The Imminent Collapse of Municipal Bonds [View article]
    choad, While certainly not a lawyer, I understand that municpal debt falls into a different category. The point that I'm trying to... More »
    Comment by Old Trader
    Nov 5 16:12 pm |
    Rating: +4 -3