Investing Fundamentals: Bonds

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Summary:

This training course explains how to choose and invest in bonds. Each type of bond (U.S. Treasuries, U.S. government agency bonds, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds) is explained and the unique advantages and disadvantages are described.

Objectives:

After completing this training course , students will be able to:

Distinguish between types of bonds (U.S. Treasuries, U.S. government agency bonds, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds)
Determine the taxable equivalent yield for U.S. Treasuries and municipal bonds
Explain any risk factors associated with different types of bonds
Explain reasons for using municipal bonds in an investment portfolio
Describe high-grade and high-yield corporate bonds and how they fit into a portfolio
Explain the effects of rising interest rates on different types of bonds
Research and purchase different bond types

Outline:

Introducing Bonds
U.S. Bonds
Municipal Bonds
Corporate Bonds
Researching and Buying Bonds

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This training course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the ways to grow their money by using bonds to diversify a personal portfolio.

Prerequisites:

Investing Fundamentals: The BasicsInvesting Fundamentals: OrganizingInvesting Fundamentals: Stocks

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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