Getting Started in BondsJohn Wiley & Sons, 18.03.1999 - 260 Seiten Bonds are a key component in every portfolio, making it essential that investors understand what exactly they are and how they function. This accessible guide explains the fundamentals in clear, easy-to-understand language. It includes in-depth coverage of a variety of products, from 30-year Treasury notes to high-yield junk bonds. |
Inhalt
Bond Building Blocks | 1 |
TYPES OF BONDS | 15 |
When Uncle Sam Needs a Dime US Government Bonds | 17 |
The I Hate Taxes Bonds Municipal Bonds | 31 |
Investing in America Corporate Bonds | 49 |
Bonds Including the Kitchen Sink MortgageBacked Bonds | 55 |
Going Global International Bonds | 67 |
Paid to Wait Convertible Bonds | 77 |
What Is It Worth to You? | 113 |
Riding the Curve | 139 |
A Volatile Relationship | 147 |
FACTORS AFFECTING BONDS | 155 |
Is It the Moon the Fed or Your MotherinLaw That Gets Bonds to Move? | 157 |
FIXED INCOME INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | 193 |
How to Buy | 195 |
What to Buy | 203 |
Almost a Bond Preferred Stock | 87 |
Its a Wrap Wrapper Products | 91 |
FIXED INCOME FUNDAMENTALS | 103 |
My Word Is My Bond | 105 |
Classic Portfolio Strategies | 215 |
Conclusion | 237 |
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