All about Bonds, Bond Mutual Funds, and Bond ETFs

What Bonds Can Do for You and Why You Should Consider Investing in Them

Characteristics of Bonds. Risks of Bonds. Yield and Price. Duration and Convexity. The Economy and the Bond Markets. Money Market Securities. Treasury Securities. Government Agency and Pass-Through Securities. Corporate Bonds. Municipal Bonds. Convertible Bonds. Zero Coupon Bonds and Zero Coupon Mutual Funds. International and Emerging Market Debt. Closed-End Funds. Portfolio Management and Evaluation