Littauer's newest book is the perfect consumer guide to show investors how bonds and bond funds can meet their investing goals and give them the best return for their money. Included are tips on... This description may be from another edition of this product.
As of this writing, technology stocks and momentum investing are the craze. Books on stock investing far outsell those on investing in bonds. However, as the net worth of investors increases, their investing methods are likely to shift from 'Maximizing Profit' to 'Minimizing Risk'. By providing diversification, bonds help in reducing risk in a portfolio. The book discusses the basics of different types of bonds (including treasuries, munis, corporates, convertibles & zero coupon bonds) and explores the world of bond funds and explains why for most investors its best to buy bond mutual funds rather than individual bonds. The book is somewhat hard to buy but should be a useful addition to your library.
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