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MODULE 2: BOND BASICS AND TERMINOLOGY

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To understand how bonds work, let’s now go over some basics and terminology. BOND BASICS Bonds are also called debt securities, debt instruments, or debt obligations. Bonds are almost always issued in denominations of $1,000 and thus the par value or face value of most bonds is $1,000. Bond pricing is quoted as a percentage of... Read more »

MODULE 1: WHAT ARE BONDS?

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Bonds are a vital part of an investment portfolio.  Bonds have traditionally been considered as solid and dependable income investments with steady returns and a reasonable degree of risk. But just what exactly are bonds? Bonds are kind of a mystery to most people. You never hear much about them in the news. They are not about... Read more »

INTRODUCTION

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Welcome! This Bond Market Mastery Course will teach you all about investing in bonds through individual bonds, bond funds, and bond ETFs. I've found that most investors don’t really understand what bonds are or how they fit into an investment portfolio. This course will change that! While not as sexy as stocks or real estate, bonds can... Read more »

Stock Market ETFs

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Here is a selected list of stock market ETFs to add to your Yahoo Finance watchlists.  Instructions on how to do this are below. Legal disclaimer: These stocks are not presented as an offer to buy or sell securities. They are presented as a suggestion for stocks to study. Each investor's situation and risk tolerance is... Read more »

Stock Market Notes

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February 20, 2012 The stock market has been erratic this year so far, and has become quite volatile after a long period of calm last year. We have made new all-time highs in some of the market averages, but not all.  The Dow the most widely-watched index, and it has failed to make a new… Read more »