The two most obvious solutions to the thought experiment presented are either 1) space is absolute in some way (i.e. the classical Newtonian response) or 2) the behavior of space "here" is affected by the by…
There are two types of energy at play here: the gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy of the orbiting object (necessary to maintain an orbit). As you climb the cable, the force of gravity pulling you…
Five and ten year US bonds have had lost less value than the three year bond in the past 8 months, so that doesn't seem sufficient to explain it (i.e. it makes the difference worse). That said, I was very loose in my…
Addendum: I say you're "locked into" a bond here because most people don't consider the possibility of selling bonds (i.e. they plan to hold to maturity). However, you can sell most bonds (not directly back to the…
No, bond ladders are not strictly better than a bond fund. In theory, they are equivalent. In a bond fund, you simply see your loss on rising interest rates more directly. Scenario 1 (holding bonds to maturity, i.e.…
The two most obvious solutions to the thought experiment presented are either 1) space is absolute in some way (i.e. the classical Newtonian response) or 2) the behavior of space "here" is affected by the by…
There are two types of energy at play here: the gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy of the orbiting object (necessary to maintain an orbit). As you climb the cable, the force of gravity pulling you…
Five and ten year US bonds have had lost less value than the three year bond in the past 8 months, so that doesn't seem sufficient to explain it (i.e. it makes the difference worse). That said, I was very loose in my…
Addendum: I say you're "locked into" a bond here because most people don't consider the possibility of selling bonds (i.e. they plan to hold to maturity). However, you can sell most bonds (not directly back to the…
No, bond ladders are not strictly better than a bond fund. In theory, they are equivalent. In a bond fund, you simply see your loss on rising interest rates more directly. Scenario 1 (holding bonds to maturity, i.e.…