Bond investing for dummies

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Title:

Author:

Wild, Russell.

ISBN:

9781118274439

Personal Author:

Wild, Russell.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., c2012.

Physical Description:

xviii, 340 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series:

--For dummies

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Pt. 1. Bond appetit! -- pt. 2. Numerous and varied ways to make money in bonds -- pt. 3. Customizing and optimizing your bond portfolio -- pt. 4. Bonds away! : navigating the fixed-income marketplace -- pt. 5. Bonds as replacements for the old paycheck -- pt. 6. The part of tens.

Abstract:

This plain-English guide clearly explains the pros and cons of investing in bonds, how they differ from stocks, and the best (and worst!) ways to select and purchase bonds for your needs. You'll get up to speed on the different bond varieties and see how to get the best prices when you sell. Covers the ups and downs of today's market, which reinforces the importance of bonds in a portfolio, explains how a radical fall in interest rates make bond investing trickier than ever, explores the historic downgrade of U.S. Treasuries and its possible effects on government bonds.

Subject Term:

Bonds.

Investments.

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Summary

Your friendly guide to trading the bond and bond fund market

Bonds and bond funds are among the safest and most reliable investments you can make to ensure an ample and dependable retirement income--if you do it right! Bond Investing For Dummies helps you do just that, with clear explanations of everything you need to know to build a diversified bond portfolio that will be there when you need it no matter what happens in the stock market.

Covers the ups and downs of today's market, which reinforces the importance of bonds in a portfolio Explains how a radical fall in interest rates make bond investing trickier than ever Explores the historic downgrade of U.S. Treasuries and its possible effects on government bonds

If you're an investor looking for a resource that helps you understand, evaluate, and incorporate bonds into your portfolio, Bond Investing For Dummies has you covered.