Bond Investing For Canadians For Dummies

Expert information and easy-to-follow advice for today’s Canadian bond investors Bond Investing For Canadians For Dummies will show you how to invest in bonds in today’s environment and strengthen and protect your investment portfolio. Bonds are a great choice for anyone looking to make a smart investment that will provide a steady income, and this book is a great choice for anyone ready to get started. With clear, jargon-free guidance on the best reasons to buy various types of bonds and what type of bonds to invest in, you’ll be ready to minimize your investment risks by adding bonds to your portfolio. Let this book, which focuses on the Canadian bond market, teach you to wisely buy and sell your bonds by considering both risks and returns. Find out how to make the right bond investment for you. Identify your investment goals and choose the best investment strategy for you Use Canadian and international bonds to diversify your portfolio and build a safe income stream Learn about the many different types of bonds, including Government of Canada Bonds and treasuries, municipal and provincial bonds, and agency bonds Find out how to buy bonds at the right time, and when to sell Understand the risks and returns on your bonds so you can meet your personal targets Learn about the impact of Canadian taxes on bonds and other fixed-income investments Bond Investing For Canadians For Dummies is perfect for new and experienced investors who want to learn all the ins and outs of the bond market.

Introduction 1 Part 1: A Quick Guide to the Fixed-Income Universe 9 Chapter 1: Getting Interested in Bonds 11 Chapter 2: Building the Base for Your Portfolio 29 Chapter 3: A (Mostly) Heroic History of Bonds 43 Chapter 4: Interest, Sweet Interest 55 Part 2: Bonds of Many Distinct Flavors 79 Chapter 5: US Treasury and Government of Canada Bonds: As Safe as Safe Can Be 81 Chapter 6: Getting Down to Business: Corporate Bonds 101 Chapter 7: Powerful As Well: Agency and Provincial Bonds 117 Chapter 8: Municipal Bonds on Offer in Canada and the US 135 Chapter 9: International Bonds and Other Seemingly Out-of-the-Ordinary Offerings 145 Part 3: Bonds as Portfolio Cement 161 Chapter 10: Return, Risk, and Reality 163 Chapter 11: The Art and Science of Portfolio-Building 179 Chapter 12: Slicing the Pie: How Much Should Be in Bonds? 191 Chapter 13: Making Your Preliminary Bond Choices 209 Part 4: A Manual for Smart Bond Shopping 223 Chapter 14: Planning Your Bond Transactions and How to Reduce Taxes 225 Chapter 15: Diving (Carefully!) into the Individual Bond Marketplace 253 Chapter 16: Choosing Canadian and US Bond Funds Wisely 279 Part 5: Bonds as Good Friends of Retirees 305 Chapter 17: Satisfying Your Need for Steady Cash 307 Chapter 18: Ensuring Financial Security in the Golden Years 327 Part 6: The Part of Tens 341 Chapter 19: Ten Most Common Misconceptions about Bonds 343 Chapter 20: Ten Mistakes Bond Investors Need to Avoid 349 Index 355