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Unbranded
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Does not apply
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ISBN
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9780470134597
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Book Title
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Bond Investing for Dummies
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Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
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9.3 in
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Publication Year
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2007
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Perfect
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English
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Yes
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0.8 in
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Genre
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Business & Economics
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Investments & Securities / Bonds, Personal Finance / Investing, Investments & Securities / General, Personal Finance / General
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19.4 Oz
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7.4 in
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Number of Pages
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360 Pages
Bond Investing For Dummies – Paperback By Wild, Russell – VERY GOOD
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470134593
ISBN-13
9780470134597
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60207269
Product Key Features
Book Title
Bond Investing for Dummies
Number of Pages
360 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Investments & Securities / Bonds, Personal Finance / Investing, Investments & Securities / General, Personal Finance / General
Publication Year
2007
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Business & Economics
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
19.4 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
332.6323
Table Of Content
Introduction. Part I: Bond Appetit! Chapter 1: So You Want to Be a Bondholder. Chapter 2: Developing Your Investment Game Plan. Chapter 3: The (Often, but Not Always) Heroic History of Bonds. Chapter 4: Sweet Interest Is the Name of the Game. Part II: Numerous and Varied Ways to Make Money in Bonds. Chapter 5: “Risk-Free” Investing: U.S. Treasury Bonds. Chapter 6: Industrial Returns: Corporate Bonds. Chapter 7: Lots of Protection (and Just a Touch of Confusion): Agency Bonds. Chapter 8: (Almost) Tax-Free Havens: Municipal Bonds. Chapter 9: Le Bond du Jour: Global Bonds and Other Seemingly Exotic Offerings. Part III: Customizing and Optimizing Your Bond Portfolio. Chapter 10: Risk, Return, and Realistic Expectations. Chapter 11: The Science (and Pseudoscience) of Portfolio-Building. Chapter 12: Dividing Up the Pie: What Percentage Should Be in Bonds? Chapter 13: Which Kinds of Bonds Make the Most Sense for You? Part IV: Bonds Away! Navigating the Fixed-Income Marketplace. Chapter 14: Strategizing Your Bond Buys and Sells. Chapter 15: Investing (Carefully!) in Individual Bonds. Chapter 16: Picking a Bond Fund That Will Serve You for Life. Part V: Bonds As Replacements for the Old Paycheck. Chapter 17: Fulfilling the Need for Steady, Ready, Heady Cash. Chapter 18: Finding Comfort and Security in Old Age. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Most Common Misconceptions about Bonds. Chapter 20: Ten Mistakes That Most Bond Investors Make. Chapter 21: Ten Q & A’s with Bond Guru Dan Fuss. Part VII: Appendix. Appendix: Helpful Web Resources for Successful Bond Investing. Index.
Synopsis
A plain-English guide to the whys and hows of the bond market As the largest generation in history prepares for retirement, how to best fund that retirement has become many peoples’ most pressing question. A large part of the answer resides in the retiree’s traditional best friend: Bonds. But bond investing can be far more complicated than it looks. “Bond Investing For Dummies” gives readers – both those readying for retirement and those yet years away — a clear and thorough introduction to bond investing, explaining the reasons for investing in bonds, the differences between stocks and bonds, and the major factors that influence bond performance and risk. It covers bond ratings; long-term, intermediate-term, and short-term bonds; domestic versus foreign bond issues; what percent of a portfolio should be allocated to bonds; understanding interest and taxes on interest; the best and worst ways to purchase and choose bonds; and how to diversify among bond holdings., A plain-English guide to the whys and hows of the bond marketAs the largest generation in history prepares for retirement, how to best fund that retirement has become many peoples’ most pressing question. A large part of the answer resides in the retiree’s traditional best friend: Bonds., Bonds and bond funds are among the safest and most reliable investments you can make to ensure an ample and dependable retirement income – if you do it right! Bond Investing For Dummies helps you do just that, with clear explanations of everything you need to know to build a diversified bond portfolio that will be there when you need it no matter what happens in the stock market. This plain-English guide explains the pros and cons of investing in bonds, how they differ from stocks, and the best (and worst) ways to select and purchase bonds for your needs. You’ll get up to speed on all the different types of bonds and discover how to know when it’s time to sell and how to get the best prices when you do. Find out what you need to know about: Buying and selling bonds and bond funds Measuring bond risks and returns Taxes on bond interest and tax-free bonds Customizing and optimizing your bond portfolio Common bond-investing mistakes and how to avoid them “Risk-free” U.S. Treasury bonds Tax-free municipal bonds High yield corporate bonds The pros and cons agency bonds Convertible bonds, derivatives, and other exotic offerings Packed with sound advice and dependable formulas for ensuring that your bond investments fulfill your retirement goals, Bond Investing For Dummies is the resource you need to put the gold in your golden years., Explains how bonds can help you retire comfortably The fun and easy way® to choose the right bonds or bond funds to meet your financial goals Looking to add bonds to your portfolio? This plain-English guide clearly explains the pros and cons of investing in bonds, how they differ from stocks, and the best (and worst!) ways to select and purchase bonds for your needs. You’ll get up to speed on the different bond varieties and see how to get the best prices when you sell. Buy and sell bonds and bond funds Measure bond returns and risk Understand interest and taxes on interest Diversify your holdings Avoid common investing mistakes, Bonds and bond funds are among the safest and most reliable investments you can make to ensure an ample and dependable retirement income — if you do it right Bond Investing For Dummies helps you do just that, with clear explanations of everything you need to know to build a diversified bond portfolio that will be there when you need it no matter what happens in the stock market. This plain-English guide explains the pros and cons of investing in bonds, how they differ from stocks, and the best (and worst) ways to select and purchase bonds for your needs. You’ll get up to speed on all the different types of bonds and discover how to know when it’s time to sell and how to get the best prices when you do. Find out what you need to know about: Buying and selling bonds and bond funds Measuring bond risks and returns Taxes on bond interest and tax-free bonds Customizing and optimizing your bond portfolio Common bond-investing mistakes and how to avoid them “Risk-free” U.S. Treasury bonds Tax-free municipal bonds High yield corporate bonds The pros and cons agency bonds Convertible bonds, derivatives, and other exotic offerings Packed with sound advice and dependable formulas for ensuring that your bond investments fulfill your retirement goals, Bond Investing For Dummies is the resource you need to put the gold in your golden years.
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