Getting Started in Bonds, Second Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Sharon Saltzgiver Wright
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 421335
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 0471271233
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.6323
UPC: 723812142149
EAN: 9780471271239
ASIN: 0471271233
Publication Date: February 20, 2003
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A complete guide to understanding everything about Getting Started in Bonds
SECOND EDITION Thinking of getting your feet wet in the world of bonds, but don't know where to begin? The Second Edition of Getting Started in Bonds will help you better understand and invest in fixed income securities (bonds). Packed with new material, dozens of real-life examples, and up-to-the-minute facts and figures, Getting Started in Bonds, Second Edition is an informational as well as entertaining primer written in a fun, conversational voice, not as a lecture. - Covers a variety of bonds you have to choose from-U.S. Government, Municipal, Corporate, Convertible, and much more
- Helps you identify a good bond
- Reveals factors that can affect a bond's value and help you forecast future interest rates
- Shares a number of valuable bond investing and portfolio strategies
Praise for the First Edition "For do-it-yourselfers who want to invest in bonds, Getting Started in Bonds is a fine primer and reference book. Sharon speaks directly to the reader in a personal way, making complex concepts accessible."
--Lawrence J. Lasser, President and Chief Executive Officer, Putnam Investments "At last, a lucid overview of the fixed income marketplace has been written for the individual investor. In a light-hearted manner-but based upon solid fundamentals-Ms. Wright has translated the jargon-filled world of bonds into actionable information. I highly recommend Getting Started in Bonds to anyone planning to become involved in fixed income investing."
--W. Stansbury Carnes, PhD, Managing Director, Fixed Income Research,
Salomon Smith Barney, New York
author of By the Numbers: A Survival Guide to Economic Indicators
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 So-so December 8, 2007
This book contains some good information, but could have been better organized. Technical terms, for instance, are used before they are defined. While not terrible, it's certainly not great either.
 Best bonds book for novices April 8, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have 4-5 books on bond finance -- of all introductory-level bond books this is my favorite. Most books on bonds put me to sleep -- not this one.
It covers all the major topics without patronizing the reader. My one complaint is about the physical construction of the book. It's not available in HB and the cover is quite flimsy and curls easily. In fact this seems to be characteristic of the "Getting Started" series. The publisher needs to improve the durability of the binding.
License to Compound February 20, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book for someone with moderate knowledge of the stock market and is interested in learning about bonds. I would not recommend this for complete beginners because there are many references to economics and finance that might be difficult for a first time investor to understand. It seems best suited for intermediate investors.
Getting Started in Bonds does a great job explaining the various types of bonds available: treasury, municipal, corporate, mortgage backed securities, etc. It will make you aware of the options you have available when searching for a good deal. It also puts you in a good mode for taking all factors into account such as the possible tax advantages of a particular bond, determining how much liquidity you want with your bonds, etc.
Overall, it's a good reference to have on hand. It also helps to read more than once, as there are many things to remember. However, I am surprised at the amount of useful information crammed into this small easy-to-read book. Investors, as well as business students, will find this book Getting Started in Bonds an excellent investment.
Excellent Guide to the Bond Market! March 19, 2000
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book is brimming with information on bonds. It is a straightforward guide for people just getting started in the bond market. The examples and definitions are extremely useful, and help to demystify the subject. And it is easy to read!
 A useful primer on the bond markets August 24, 1999
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I quite liked the style - it is an easy book to read. It has quite a few useful tips of the trade. It is obviously an introductory level text and skates over most of the technicalities, but it's very good on the stuff that it does cover. There are one or two typographical errors (mislabelled diagrams etc.) that may cause a bit of confusion. Overall though, I thought that it was very good.
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