The Portfolio entry should be a minimum of 250 words and not more than 750 words. Use APA citations and references if you use ideas from the readings or other sources. For this weeks portfolio activity, please advise the instructor of the following:

1. Utilizing the information provided in your course textbook(s) or other valid sources, briefly compare the coupon rate and the interest rate regarding bonds. What is a par value?

2. Describe the impact of a tax shield on fixed income yields.

3. Please provide a brief update to the instructor on how you feel you are doing so far this term.