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The Sims Advantage

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The Sims Track Record

Our performance is no coincidence

For over 70 years, Sims' expert investment bankers have been earning trust and confidence, while building long-term wealth for our clients.

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Advantages for Individuals

We just might be the best-kept secret on Wall Street

A select group of astute individual investors have long known that when it comes to the best that bonds have to offer, Sims is who they turn to. What has inspired such confidence?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sims' Bond Experts Have the Answers

Why are some bonds not rated?

There are many reasons why a bond may not be rated. The issue may not have been...

Is the bond insured?

As with ratings, if a bond is insured the risk is therefore reduced but so is the return...

Should I invest now or wait for higher interest rates?

The longer your money sits idle, the higher the rates will have to become to make up for what you missed out on while you were waiting...

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Experience Pays

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High Yield Doesn't Have to Mean High Risk

Our select offerings encompass some of the best opportunities in the primary and secondary markets.

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Private Placements

Are you an accredited investor?

From seed capital to mezzanine loans — the potential rewards are great — if you qualify as an accredited investor.

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Top Ten Myths About Bonds

  1. High yield equals junk. While there isn’t a precise or even a consistent definition of "junk bonds"...
  2. Non-rated means high risk. Some non-rated bonds are risky. Many are not. Just because a bond isn't rated...
  3. Stocks always outperform bonds. Not only can bonds perform well, they have been known to outperform ...

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Why Buy Direct?

You may already own Sims Underwritten Bonds and not even know it

As an investor in a bond fund, you may actually already own a Sims bond and not even know it.

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Find a Bond That's
Right for You

Sims Select Bonds

Sims SelectPut our experience to work for you. These bonds are hand selected by our most senior advisors.

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Bond Search

Just as there are many types of investors, there are a multitude of bonds to choose from.

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Bond Insurance For Municipals

  • Municipal Bonds: Still the Second Safest Investment Against Default
  • A Case Can Be Made For A “Aa/AA” Rated Bond Insurance Industry – It’s Been a Long Time Coming
  • Current Developments And Increased Concern Over Subprime Mortgage Defaults
  • If “Aaa/AAA” Ratings Are Downgraded, How Will That Affect Outstanding Debt?

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Disclosures

This site has been designed for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, which may be referenced upon the site. Such offers can only be made where lawful under applicable law.