[71% Off] Introduction To Bonds &Amp; Bond Markets
Learn the fundamentals of bonds, bond valuation, trading, risks, and investment strategies with examples and resources. – Free Course
What you’ll learn
- Understand the fundamental concepts of bonds, bond markets, and fixed-income securities.
- Identify different types of bonds, including government, corporate, municipal, and international bonds.
- Explain how bond pricing works and how yields are calculated and compared.
- Recognize the key risks associated with bond investing, including interest rate risk and credit risk.
- Understand how bonds are bought, sold, and traded in primary and secondary markets.
- Apply basic strategies to build a simple, diversified bond portfolio based on personal or institutional investment goals.
Requirements
- No prior finance experience is needed.
- A basic understanding of financial markets is helpful but not required.
- Curiosity about investments, financial literacy, or building a stronger understanding of bond markets.
Description
Bonds are the foundation of the global financial system—and understanding how they work is essential for anyone serious about finance, investing, or building a resilient portfolio. In this course, you’ll get a clear, accessible introduction to bonds and bond markets, with real-world examples and easy-to-follow explanations designed for both beginners and aspiring professionals.We’ll cover everything from what bonds are, why they exist, and how they are valued, to how they are issued, traded, and rated. You’ll learn how interest rates impact bond prices, what terms like “yield to maturity” really mean, and how to recognize the different types of bonds government, corporate, municipal, and more.
You’ll also explore key risks like credit risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk, and discover basic bond investment strategies, including laddering, diversification approaches, and understanding bond market cycles over time.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
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Understand bond structures, terms, and pricing mechanisms
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Navigate primary and secondary bond markets
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Identify the risks and returns of different bond types
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Evaluate bond investments based on yield and credit ratings
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Start building a foundational bond portfolio for long-term financial goals
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Approach bond investing with greater confidence and practical knowledge
