Bond Investing For Dummies
Bond Investing For Dummies is your friendly guide to trading the bond and bond fund market. It contains 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. 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.
Open the book and find:
- The key reason to invest in bonds or bond funds
- An introduction to Treasuries, corporate bonds, and more
- The science of portfolio building
- Guidance for making the right bond selections
- The 4-1-1 on interest and taxes on interest
- Tips for working with a bond broker or agent
- Common misconceptions about bonds
- A helpful Q&A with bond fund guru Dan Fuss