- Learn the ins and outs of buying and selling bonds and bond funds
- Understand the risks and potential rewards in corporate bonds, government bonds, and beyond
- Diversify your portfolio by using bonds to balance stocks and other investments
- Gain the fundamental information you need to make smart bond investment choices
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Bond Investing 5
Chapter 1: Focusing on Bond Fundamentals 7
Chapter 2: Investigating Interest 27
Chapter 3: Surveying Types of Bonds 53
Part 2: Exploring the Bond Marketplace 85
Chapter 4: Diving (Carefully!) into Individual Bonds 87
Chapter 5: Selecting Bond Funds Wisely 101
Chapter 6: Fulfilling Your Need for Steady Cash 129
Chapter 7: Aiming for Financial Security in Old Age 147
Part 3: Customizing Your Bond Portfolio 159
Chapter 8: Building Your Portfolio’s Foundation 161
Chapter 9: Considering Return, Risk, and Realism 175
Chapter 10: Slicing the Pie: Determining How Much Should Be in Bonds 191
Chapter 11: Figuring Out Your Bond Buys 221
Part 4: The Part of Tens 239
Chapter 12: Ten Common Misconceptions about Bonds 241
Chapter 13: Ten Mistakes That Bond Investors Should Avoid 247
Index 253
