Investing Fundamentals Series: Bonds
Product Code: IVFC04 Time: 3.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course explains how to choose and invest in bonds. Each type of bond (U.S. Treasuries, U.S. government agency bonds, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds) is explained and the unique advantages and disadvantages are described.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Distinguish between types of bonds (U.S. Treasuries, U.S. government agency bonds, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds)
  • Determine the taxable equivalent yield for U.S. Treasuries and municipal bonds
  • Explain any risk factors associated with different types of bonds
  • Explain reasons for using municipal bonds in an investment portfolio
  • Describe high-grade and high-yield corporate bonds and how they fit into a portfolio
  • Explain the effects of rising interest rates on different types of bonds
  • Research and purchase different bond types

Topics:

  • Introducing Bonds
  • U.S. Bonds
  • Municipal Bonds
  • Corporate Bonds
  • Researching and Buying Bonds

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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