The Only Guide To A Winning Bond Strategy You'Ll Ever Need

Larry E Swedroe & Joseph H Hempen

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Larry Swedroe, the author of The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need, has collaborated with Joe H. Hempen to create an up-to-date book on how to invest in today's bond market that covers a range of issues pertinent to any bond investor today including: bond-speak, the risks of fixed income investing, mortgage-backed securities, and municipal bonds. The Only Guide to a Winning Bond Strategy You'll Ever Need is a no-nonsense handbook with all the information necessary to design and construct your fixed income portfolio. In this day and age of shaky stocks and economic unpredictability, The Only Guide to a Winning Bond Strategy You'll Ever Need is a crucial tool for any investor looking to safeguard their money.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Diversification in Bond Investing: The authors may emphasize the importance of diversifying bond investments across different types of bonds to manage risk effectively.

  2. Understanding Bond Risks: The book might discuss various risks associated with bond investing, including interest rate risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk, and offer strategies for mitigating these risks.

  3. Yield Curve Considerations: The authors may explore how the yield curve impacts bond investing decisions and how investors can use the yield curve to make informed choices.

  4. Credit Quality and Bond Selection: The book could cover the significance of evaluating and selecting bonds based on their credit quality, and how it influences the overall risk-return profile of a bond portfolio.

  5. Duration and Interest Rate Sensitivity: The authors may explain the concept of duration and how it measures the sensitivity of bond prices to changes in interest rates. Strategies for managing interest rate risk might be discussed.

  6. Tax-Efficient Bond Investing: The book might provide insights into tax-efficient bond investing strategies, considering the impact of taxes on investment returns.

  7. Active vs. Passive Bond Management: Swedroe and Hempen could discuss the pros and cons of active and passive bond management, helping investors make informed decisions on their approach.

  8. Role of Bonds in a Portfolio: The authors may elaborate on the role of bonds within a diversified investment portfolio, considering factors such as risk tolerance, investment goals, and time horizon.

  9. Behavioral Finance and Bond Investing: The book might touch upon behavioral aspects of bond investing, providing guidance on how investors can avoid common behavioral pitfalls and make rational decisions.

  10. Income Generation and Yield Strategies: The authors may offer strategies for generating income from bond investments and optimizing yield within the context of an investor's overall financial plan.

Language English
ISBN-10 0312353634
ISBN-13 9780312353636
No of pages 260
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Truman Talley Books
Published Date 07 Mar 2006

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