CU gets high marks from bond-research group

The University of Colorado system is ranked 18th among colleges nationwide as a good place to invest in bonds, according to a new report by MunicipalBonds.com, an industry research group owned by Mitra Media in New York.

Municipal bonds generally are used by government entities to build new buildings and make other capital improvements.

The CU system contributed $5.3 billion to the Colorado economy from 2011 to 2012 and employed more than 43,000 people, the report noted.

“The school’s municipal bonds hold significant appeal, especially for those looking for shorter maturities,” the report says.

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