Dive into a comprehensive tutorial on bonds, covering everything from basic definitions to advanced investment strategies. Explore different types of bonds, their role in portfolio diversification, income-generating strategies, and how to purchase bonds using the tdameritrade.com platform. Gain insights into the impact of Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, compare bonds to stocks, and learn about hedging against inflation. Discover the intricacies of government, corporate, and municipal bonds, as well as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). Understand the differences between individual bonds and bond funds, explore bond ladders, and examine the historical returns of income-producing investments. Master the process of choosing between various bond types and grasp the fundamentals of monetary and fiscal policy in relation to economic stimulus.
Overview
Syllabus
Investing Basics: Bonds.
What to Expect When the Fed Raises Interest Rates.
What's the Difference Between Bonds and Stocks?.
Ways to Hedge a Portfolio Against Inflation.
Government Bond Basics: Treasury and Agency Bonds.
How the Bond Market Works.
Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?.
Economic Stimulus: Monetary & Fiscal Policy Explained.
Investing in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS).
How to Invest in Corporate Bonds.
The Tax Benefits of Municipal Bonds.
What Are Bond Ladders?.
TD Ameritrade Education Series: Bonds.
Who Issues Bonds?.
How to Choose Among Municipal, Corporate, and Treasury Bonds.
The Historical Returns of Income-Producing Investments | Income Investing Course.
Where Do Bonds Come From?.
Who Issues Bonds?.
Taught by
TD Ameritrade
