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Investing in Bonds For Dummies

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Investing in Bonds For Dummies, 2e gives readers a solid background on bond investing and shows them how to incorporate bonds into a well-rounded investment portfolio. Especially during times when the market is unpredictable, financial advisors recommend a diversified portfolio that mixes high and low risk options. Investing in Bonds For Dummies, 2e explores bond returns, risks, and the major factors that can influence the performance of bonds, so readers can rest assured they’re making smart decisions and protecting their investment.

ISBN-13: 9781394200979

Media Type: Paperback(Updated Edition)

Publisher: Wiley

Publication Date: 08-29-2023

Pages: 288

Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

Russell Wild is a NAPFA certified financial advisor and principal of Global Portfolios, an investment advisory firm based in Allentown, PA that works with clients of both substantial and modest means. He has written two dozen books and numerous articles on financial matters.

Table of Contents

Introduction 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