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Getting Started in Bonds Sharon Wright

Getting Started in Bonds By Sharon Wright

Getting Started in Bonds by Sharon Wright

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For the individual investor, bonds can be something of a mystery. Explaining these products, from 30 year treasury notes to high-yield junk bonds, this title examines the subject in easy-to-understand language so that the investor should understand everything that may have been confusing.

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Getting Started in Bonds Summary

Getting Started in Bonds by Sharon Wright

Bonds are a key component in every portfolio, making it essential that investors understand what exactly they are and how they function. This accessible guide explains the fundamentals in clear, easy-to-understand language. It includes in-depth coverage of a variety of products, from 30-year Treasury notes to high-yield junk bonds.

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"This book not only does an outstanding job of introducing basic bond concepts, but also introduces the reader to more sophisticated investing strategies. Sharon Wright does a fantastic job demystifying a subject many people find intimidating - this book is not only understandable, but also entertaining and fun." --Brian M. Storms, President, Prudential Investments

"For do-it-yourselfers who want to invest in bonds, Getting Started in Bonds is a fine primer and reference book. Sharon speaks directly to the reader in a personal way, making complex concepts accessible." --Lawrence J. Lasser, President and Chief Executive Officer, Putman Investments

"At last, a lucid overview of the fixed income marketplace has been written for the individual investor. In a light-hearted manner - but based upon solid fundamentals - Ms. Wright has translated the jargon-filled world of bonds into actionable information. I highly recommend Getting Started in Bonds to anyone planning to become involved in fixed income investing." --W. Stansbury Carnes, PhD, Managing Director, Fixed Income Research, Salomon Smith Barney, New York; author, By the Numbers: A Survival Guide to Economic Indicators

"Ms. Wright has produced an excellent, easy-to-read guide for the novice bond investor. The book is well organized and allows its readers to identify and focus in on the security types most suitable for them. Even experienced investors will find this book a refresher course in bond fundamentals." --Richard Lehmann, Publisher, Income Securities Advisor Newsletter

"Getting Started in Bonds is a thorough, straightforward, and accessible introduction to the world of fixed income securities. Wright does an excellent job of covering basic concepts as well as explaining the broader factors that affect bond prices. This book is a valuable and essential tool for the novice investor." --Gail C. Scully, Partner and Portfolio Manager, Gofen and Glossberg

"The recent volatility of world equity markets is sure to increase interest in fixed income investing. Getting Started in Bonds successfully introduces investors to the dynamic world of buying and selling money. Furthermore, it does so in an easy-to-read, entertaining format." --Jefferson DeAngelis, Managing Director, Northwestern Investment Management Company

About Sharon Wright

SHARON SALTZGIVER WRIGHT was most recently Fixed Income Sales Director at Lehman Brothers. Previously, she was assistant vice president at Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of Fidelity Investments.

Table of Contents

TYPES OF BONDS; When Uncle Sam Needs a Dime: U.S. Government Bonds; The I Hate Taxes Bonds: Municipal Bonds; Investing in America: Corporate Bonds; Bonds Including the Kitchen Sink: Mortgage-Backed Bonds; Going Global: International Bonds; Paid to Wait: Convertible Bonds; Almost a Bond: Preferred Stock; It's a Wrap: Wrapper Products; FIXED INCOME FUNDAMENTALS; My Word Is My Bond; What Is It Worth to You?; Riding the Curve; A Volatile Relationship; FACTORS AFFECTING BONDS; Is It the Moon, the Fed, or Your Mother-in-Law That Gets Bonds to Move?; FIXED INCOME INVESTMENT STRATEGIES; How to Buy; What to Buy; Classic Portfolio Strategies; Conclusion; Glossary; Index.

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CIN0471323772G
9780471323778
0471323772
Getting Started in Bonds by Sharon Wright
Sharon Wright
The getting started in series
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