Unlock the secrets of smart investing with Investing in Bonds: The Concept Explainedby Lalit Mohanty - your complete guide to mastering the bond market. From the fascinating history of bonds to modern strategies using AI and blockchain, this book simplifies complex concepts like yields, credit risk, inflation protection, and portfolio building. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced investor, you'll discover how to use bonds for stable income, capital preservation, and long-term wealth creation. Clear, engaging, and packed with powerful insights - this is the bond book every investor needs. Table of ContentsIntroductionWhy This Book?Who Should Read It?A Quick Overview of Bonds Part I: Understanding Bonds - The Foundation Chapter 1: The Origins of BondsThe First Bonds in HistoryBonds in the Roman Empire and Renaissance EuropeEvolution of Government and Corporate BondsBonds in the Modern Global EconomyChapter 2: What is a Bond?Definition and StructureBond Terminology: Principal, Coupon, Maturity, etc.How Bonds Differ from StocksChapter 3: How Bonds WorkThe Issuance ProcessBond Pricing and Market BehaviorUnderstanding Accrued InterestReal-World Bond Examples Part II: Key Concepts Every Investor Must Know Chapter 4: Bond Yield DemystifiedWhat is Yield?Types of Yield: Current Yield, Yield to Maturity (YTM), Yield to CallYield Curve and Its Economic SignalsChapter 5: Ratings and Credit RiskRole of Rating Agencies (S&P, Moody's, Fitch)Investment Grade vs. Junk BondsCredit Risk vs. Interest Rate RiskChapter 6: Types of Bonds in the MarketGovernment Bonds (Treasury, Municipal)Corporate Bonds (Investment Grade and High Yield)Zero-Coupon BondsConvertible BondsInflation-Protected Bonds (TIPS)International and Emerging Market BondsGreen Bonds and ESG-Linked Bonds Part III: Investing in Bonds - Strategy and Execution Chapter 7: How to Invest in BondsDirect Bond Purchase vs. Bond FundsExchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)Buying Bonds via Brokers and Government PlatformsMinimum Capital and AccessibilityChapter 8: Building a Bond PortfolioSetting Investment GoalsDiversification and Risk MitigationLaddering Strategy and Barbell ApproachTax Considerations and Tax-Free BondsChapter 9: Risks in Bond InvestingInterest Rate RiskCredit and Default RiskReinvestment RiskInflation and Currency RiskLiquidity RiskChapter 10: Bond Market and Economic IndicatorsHow Bonds Reflect Economic HealthRole of Central Banks and Interest RatesBond Market vs. Stock Market in Times of Crisis Part IV: Advanced Insights and Hidden Knowledge Chapter 11: Uncommon Facts and Secrets of BondsHidden Costs in Bond FundsHow Institutions Use Bonds DifferentlyThe Role of Bonds in Debt MonetizationHistorical Bond Defaults and LessonsSovereign Bonds: From Greece to ArgentinaChapter 12: Bonds vs. Other Asset ClassesBonds vs. StocksBonds vs. Real EstateBonds vs. Gold and CommoditiesWhere Bonds Fit in Your Overall Investment Plan Part V: Final Words and Practical GuidanceChapter 13: When and Why Bonds Make Sense Chapter 14: Common Mistakes to Avoid Chapter 15: The Future of Bond Investing
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