BONDS
Introduction
The first thing that comes to most people's
minds when they think of investing is the stock market. After
all, stocks are exciting. The swings in the market are scrutinized
in the newspapers and even covered by local evening newscasts.
Stories of investors gaining great wealth in the stock market
are common.
Bonds, on the other hand, don't have the same sex appeal.
The lingo seems arcane and confusing to the average person.
Plus, bonds are much more boring, especially during raging
bull markets , when they seem to offer an insignificant return
compared to stocks.
However, all it takes is a bear market to remind investors
of the virtues of a bond's safety and stability. In fact,
it makes sense for many investors to have at least part of
their portfolio invested in bonds.
This tutorial will hopefully shed some light onto whether
or not bonds are right for you. We'll introduce you to the
fundamentals of what bonds are, their important characteristics,
how they behave, their different types, how to purchase them,
and more.
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