Bonds and The Bond Market

Bonds and The Bond Market Given today's uncertain economy, many people are taking time to examine various options for their financial future. Different types of investments are investigated and bonds can be one of the more popular choices considered. Many of the same people who talk about investing in bonds, however, do not fully understand them nor where they place in the economy. Many individuals believe that they should simply buy a bond and wait …

…The information attained from this book was simply definitions of the many terms used in the bond world. Fridson, Martin S. Investment Illusions: a Savvy Wall Street Pro Explodes Popular Misconceptions About the Markets. Toronto, Ontario: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1993. This book dealt with the different rating agencies and gave examples as to the discrepancies that can be found between the major rating agencies. This was quite helpful when trying to understand the rating system.