Investing in Bonds For Dummies

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Gives readers a clear and thorough introduction to bond investing. It includes information on understanding bond returns and risks and recognizing the major factors that influence bond performance. Gives a solid background on bond investing and shows them how to incorporate bonds into a well-rounded. investment portfolio.;Bond apetit!. The bond fundamentals ; All about the interest ; Types of bonds -- Bonds away! The bond marketplace. Investing (carefully!) in individual bonds ; Picking a bond fund that will serve you for life ; Fulfilling the need for steady, ready, heady cash ; Finding comfort and security in old age -- Customizing and optimizing your bond portfolio. Developing your investment game plan ; Risk, return, and realistic expectations ; Balancing your portfolio and choosing bonds ; Strategizing your bond buys and sells -- The part of tens. The ten most common misconceptions about bonds ; Ten mistakes that most bond investors make ; Ten Q & A's with bond guru Dan Fuss. Bond apetit!. The bond fundamentals All about the interest Types of bonds -- Bonds away! The bond marketplace. Investing (carefully!) in individual bonds Picking a bond fund that will serve you for life Fulfilling the need for steady, ready, heady cash Finding comfort and security in old age -- Customizing and optimizing your bond portfolio. Developing your investment game plan Risk, return, and realistic expectations Balancing your portfolio and choosing bonds Strategizing your bond buys and sells -- The part of tens. The ten most common misconceptions about bonds Ten mistakes that most bond investors make Ten Q & A's with bond guru Dan Fuss.