Expert information and easy-to-follow advice for today’s Canadian bond investors
Bond Investing For Canadians For Dummies will show you how to invest in bonds in today’s environment and strengthen and protect your investment portfolio. Bonds are a great choice for anyone looking to make a smart investment that will provide a steady income, and this book is a great choice for anyone ready to get started. With clear, jargon-free guidance on the best reasons to buy various types of bonds and what type of bonds to invest in, you’ll be ready to minimize your investment risks by adding bonds to your portfolio. Let this book, which focuses on the Canadian bond market, teach you to wisely buy and sell your bonds by considering both risks and returns. Find out how to make the right bond investment for you.
* Identify your investment goals and choose the best investment strategy for you
* Use Canadian and international bonds to diversify your portfolio and build a safe income stream
* Learn about the many different types of bonds, including Government of Canada Bonds and treasuries, municipal and provincial bonds, and agency bonds
* Find out how to buy bonds at the right time, and when to sell
* Understand the risks and returns on your bonds so you can meet your personal targets
* Learn about the impact of Canadian taxes on bonds and other fixed-income investments
Bond Investing For Canadians For Dummies is perfect for new and experienced investors who want to learn all the ins and outs of the bond market.
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Introduction 1
Part 1: A Quick Guide to the Fixed-Income Universe 9
Chapter 1: Getting Interested in Bonds 11
Chapter 2: Building the Base for Your Portfolio 29
Chapter 3: A (Mostly) Heroic History of Bonds 43
Chapter 4: Interest, Sweet Interest 55
Part 2: Bonds of Many Distinct Flavors 79
Chapter 5: US Treasury and Government of Canada Bonds: As Safe as Safe Can Be 81
Chapter 6: Getting Down to Business: Corporate Bonds 101
Chapter 7: Powerful As Well: Agency and Provincial Bonds 117
Chapter 8: Municipal Bonds on Offer in Canada and the US 135
Chapter 9: International Bonds and Other Seemingly Out-of-the-Ordinary Offerings 145
Part 3: Bonds as Portfolio Cement 161
Chapter 10: Return, Risk, and Reality 163
Chapter 11: The Art and Science of Portfolio-Building 179
Chapter 12: Slicing the Pie: How Much Should Be in Bonds? 191
Chapter 13: Making Your Preliminary Bond Choices 209
Part 4: A Manual for Smart Bond Shopping 223
Chapter 14: Planning Your Bond Transactions and How to Reduce Taxes 225
Chapter 15: Diving (Carefully!) into the Individual Bond Marketplace 253
Chapter 16: Choosing Canadian and US Bond Funds Wisely 279
Part 5: Bonds as Good Friends of Retirees 305
Chapter 17: Satisfying Your Need for Steady Cash 307
Chapter 18: Ensuring Financial Security in the Golden Years 327
Part 6: The Part of Tens 341
Chapter 19: Ten Most Common Misconceptions about Bonds 343
Chapter 20: Ten Mistakes Bond Investors Need to Avoid 349
Index 355
Об авторе
Andrew Dagys is a CPA and a personal finance, investing, and technology expert. He writes about tax-smart investing and financial planning. Andrew is the author of all editions of Stock Investing For Canadians For Dummies, Canadian Small Business Kit For Dummies, and The Canadian’s Guide to Retirement Planning.
Russell Wild is an experienced financial advisor and writer who has been working in the finance and investment industry for more than 30 years. Russell is the principal of Global Portfolios. He is the author of Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies.
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