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.
By:
Russell Wild (Principal Global Portfolios and NAPFA-certified financial advisor) 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:13 September 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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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.