How to Track Old Bonds Using CUSIP Numbers and Financial Platforms
Learn how to track old bonds by using CUSIP numbers to find price history, maturity dates, and interest payments on platforms like Morningstar and Bloomberg.
Video transcript
Tracking old bonds can be done by accessing the CUSIP number or the bond's unique identifier, typically found in your brokerage account statements. Use this to search for price history, maturity date, and interest payments via financial news websites or platforms like Morningstar or Bloomberg.
Questions and answers
What is a CUSIP number and how is it used?
A CUSIP number is a unique identifier assigned to bonds and other securities, used to track and access detailed information such as price history, maturity dates, and interest payments.
Where can I find information about my old bonds?
You can find details about old bonds by using the CUSIP number on financial platforms such as Morningstar, Bloomberg, or through your brokerage account statements.
Can I check the maturity date and interest payments of bonds online?
Yes, platforms like Morningstar and Bloomberg allow investors to look up bond maturity dates, price history, and interest payment schedules using the bond’s unique identifier.
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