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For Dummies
13 September 2023
Improve the strength of your portfolio with this straightforward guide to bond investing

Investing in Bonds For Dummies introduces you to the basics you need to know to get started with bond investing. You’ll find details on understanding bond returns and risks, and recognizing the major factors that influence bond performance. Unlike some investing vehicles, bonds typically pay interest on a regular schedule, so you can use them to provide an income stream while you protect your capital. This easy-to-understand guide will show you how to incorporate bonds into a diversified portfolio and a solid retirement plan.

Learn the ins and outs of buying and selling bonds and bond funds Understand the risks and potential rewards in corporate bonds, government bonds, and beyond Diversify your portfolio by using bonds to balance stocks and other investments Gain the fundamental information you need to make smart bond investment choices

This Dummies investing guide is great for investors looking for a resource to help them understand, evaluate, and incorporate bonds into their current investment portfolios.

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Imprint:   For Dummies
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Height: 213mm,  Width: 137mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   249g
ISBN:   9781394200979
ISBN 10:   1394200978
Pages:   288
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Bond Investing 5 Chapter 1: Focusing on Bond Fundamentals 7 Chapter 2: Investigating Interest 27 Chapter 3: Surveying Types of Bonds 53 Part 2: Exploring the Bond Marketplace 85 Chapter 4: Diving (Carefully!) into Individual Bonds 87 Chapter 5: Selecting Bond Funds Wisely 101 Chapter 6: Fulfilling Your Need for Steady Cash 129 Chapter 7: Aiming for Financial Security in Old Age 147 Part 3: Customizing Your Bond Portfolio 159 Chapter 8: Building Your Portfolio’s Foundation 161 Chapter 9: Considering Return, Risk, and Realism 175 Chapter 10: Slicing the Pie: Determining How Much Should Be in Bonds 191 Chapter 11: Figuring Out Your Bond Buys 221 Part 4: The Part of Tens 239 Chapter 12: Ten Common Misconceptions about Bonds 241 Chapter 13: Ten Mistakes That Bond Investors Should Avoid 247 Index 253

RUSSELL WILD advises clients in retirement planning and global portfolio diversification through the use of fund management. He has written nearly two dozen books on financial topics.

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