Investing in Bonds For Dummies

Learn 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