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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101119121833

ISBN-139781119121831

eBay Product ID (ePID)211866048

Product Key Features

Book TitleInvesting in Bonds for Dummies

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicInvestments & Securities / Bonds

Publication Year2015

GenreBusiness & Economics

AuthorRussell Wild

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight9.6 Oz

Item Length8.4 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2015-950105

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal332.6323

Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Part I: Bond Apetit! 7 Chapter 1: The Bond Fundamentals 9 Chapter 2: All about the Interest 29 Chapter 3: Types of Bonds 51 Part II: Bonds Away! The Bond Marketplace 79 Chapter 4: Investing (Carefully!) in Individual Bonds 81 Chapter 5: Picking a Bond Fund That Will Serve You for Life 95 Chapter 6: Fulfilling the Need for Steady, Ready, Heady Cash 123 Chapter 7: Finding Comfort and Security in Old Age 143 Part III: Customizing and Optimizing Your Bond Portfolio 155 Chapter 8: Developing Your Investment Game Plan 157 Chapter 9: Risk, Return, and Realistic Expectations 169 Chapter 10: Balancing Your Portfolio and Choosing Bonds 185 Chapter 11: Strategizing Your Bond Buys and Sells 217 Part IV: The Part of Tens 235 Chapter 12: The Ten Most Common Misconceptions about Bonds 237 Chapter 13: Ten Mistakes That Most Bond Investors Make 243 Chapter 14: Ten Q & A's with Bond Guru Dan Fuss 249 Index 253

SynopsisLearn to: Buy and sell bonds and bond funds Measure the risk and returns that bonds offer Diversify your investment portfolio by adding bonds Avoid common investment mistakes Need some plain-English investment advice? Here it is! This book is packed with wise advice from an investment expert who explains how to strengthen your portfolio with the right bond funds, breaks down complex terms and helps you make smart decisions for your future. Bond basics find out what bonds are, how they work, and the major players Just what you need learn how your age, financial goals, and other key factors affect the role of bonds in your portfolio Pick your way discover how to pick a bond fund and what to watch for when choosing individual bonds Risk and reward understand the factors that can influence bond performance and how to maximize your return and minimize your risk Do your homework identify your financial goals, develop a realistic investment plan, and avoid mistakes Open the book and find: The importance of patience What all those bond terms mean Why bonds are important to a well-diversified portfolio Details about bond interest A review of bond types How to balance risk and return Answers to common bond questions, Change up your investment strategy. Diversify with bonds Stock, bonds, mutual funds--are all of these elements really necessary in your investment portfolio? Yes Investing in Bonds For Dummies introduces you to the world of bond investment--and equips you to diversify your portfolio--through the concise and approachable presentation of the details surrounding this form of investment. This engaging text offers a clear, yet thorough take on the background of bond investment, helping you understand why it's such an important part of a well-rounded portfolio. Additionally, the book explores bond returns, risks, and the major factors that can influence the performance of bonds. When it comes to diversifying your investment portfolio, most financial advisors recommend a strategy that mixes high- and low-risk options, allowing you to protect your investment without being too conservative. Depending upon your age, financial goals, and other key factors, the percentage of your portfolio made up of bonds may vary; however, it's safe to say that bonds will play a role in your investment strategy. Understand how to buy and sell bonds and bond funds, and why it's important to do so Measure the returns and risks that different bonds have to offer, preparing yourself to make educated investment decisions Diversify your investment portfolio by adding bonds to the mix Avoid common investment mistakes when navigating the world of bonds Investing in Bonds For Dummies can keep your investment portfolio from getting stagnant by showcasing why diversification with bonds is essential to a successful investment strategy, Change up your investment strategy. Diversify with bonds! Stock, bonds, mutual funds--are all of these elements really necessary in your investment portfolio? Yes! Investing in Bonds For Dummies introduces you to the world of bond investment--and equips you to diversify your portfolio--through the concise and approachable presentation of the details surrounding this form of investment. This engaging text offers a clear, yet thorough take on the background of bond investment, helping you understand why it's such an important part of a well-rounded portfolio. Additionally, the book explores bond returns, risks, and the major factors that can influence the performance of bonds. When it comes to diversifying your investment portfolio, most financial advisors recommend a strategy that mixes high- and low-risk options, allowing you to protect your investment without being too conservative. Depending upon your age, financial goals, and other key factors, the percentage of your portfolio made up of bonds may vary; however, it's safe to say that bonds will play a role in your investment strategy. Understand how to buy and sell bonds and bond funds, and why it's important to do so Measure the returns and risks that different bonds have to offer, preparing yourself to make educated investment decisions Diversify your investment portfolio by adding bonds to the mix Avoid common investment mistakes when navigating the world of bonds Investing in Bonds For Dummies can keep your investment portfolio from getting stagnant by showcasing why diversification with bonds is essential to a successful investment strategy!

LC Classification NumberHG4651