Sharon Saltzgiver Wright9780471271239, 0-471-27123-3
Thinking of getting your feet wet in the world of bonds, but don’t know where to begin? The Second Edition of Getting Started in Bonds will help you better understand and invest in fixed income securities (bonds). Packed with new material, dozens of real-life examples, and up-to-the-minute facts and figures, Getting Started in Bonds, Second Edition is an informational as well as entertaining primer written in a fun, conversational voice, not as a lecture. Covers a variety of bonds you have to choose from–U.S. Government, Municipal, Corporate, Convertible, and much more Helps you identify a good bond Reveals factors that can affect a bond’s value and help you forecast future interest rates Shares a number of valuable bond investing and portfolio strategies
Praise for the First Edition
“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, Putnam 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 of By the Numbers: A Survival Guide to Economic Indicators
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