{"product_id":"the-bond-book-third-edition-everything-investors-need-to-know-about-treasuries-municipals-gnmas-corporates-zeros-bond-funds-money-market-funds-hardcover","title":"The Bond Book, Third Edition: Everything Investors Need to Know about Treasuries, Municipals, Gnmas, Corporates, Zeros, Bond Funds, Money Market Funds - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnnette Thau\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything on Treasuries, munis, bond funds, and more  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe bond buyer's answer book--updated for the new economy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As in the first two editions, this third edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Bond Book\u003c\/i\u003e continues to be the ideal reference for the individual investor. It has all the necessary details, well explained and illustrated without excessive mathematics. In addition to providing this essential content, it is extremely well written.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--James B. Cloonan, Chairman, American Association of Individual Investors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Annette Thau makes the bond market interesting, approachable, and clear. As much as investors will continue to depend on fixed-income securities during their retirement years, they'll need an insightful guide that ensures they're appropriately educated and served. \u003ci\u003eThe Bond Book\u003c\/i\u003e does just that.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Jeff Tjornejoh, Research Director, U.S. and Canada, Lipper, Thomson Reuters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Not only a practical and easy-to-understand guide for the novice, but also a comprehensive reference for professionals. Annette Thau provides the steps to climb to the top of the bond investment ladder. \u003ci\u003eThe Bond Book\u003c\/i\u003e should be a permanent fixture in any investment library \"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Thomas J. Herzfeld, President, Thomas Herzfeld Advisors, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If the financial crisis of recent years has taught us anything, it's buyer beware. Fact is, bonds can be just as risky as stocks. That's why Annette Thau's new edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Bond Book\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for investors who want to know exactly what's in their portfolios. It also serves as an excellent guide for those of us who are getting older and need to diversify into fixed income.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Jean Gruss, Southwest Florida Editor, \u003ci\u003eGulf Coast Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and former Managing Editor, \u003ci\u003eKiplinger's Retirement Report\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe financial crisis of 2008 caused major disruptions to every sector of the bond market and left even the savviest investors confused about the safety of their investments. To serve these investors and anyone looking to explore opportunities in fixed-income investing, former bond analyst Annette Thau builds on the features and authority that made the first two editions bestsellers in the thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded third edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Bond Book.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a one-stop resource for both seasoned bond investors looking for the latest information on the fixed-income market and equities investors planning to diversify their holdings. Writing in plain English, Thau presents cutting-edge strategies for making the best bond-investing decisions, while explaining how to assess risks and opportunities. She also includes up-to-date listings of online resources with bond prices and other information. Look to this all-in-one guide for information on such critical topics as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuying individual bonds or bond funds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ins and outs of open-end funds, closed-end funds, and exchangetraded funds (ETFs) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe new landscape for municipal bonds: the changed rating scales, the near demise of bond insurance, and Build America Bonds (BABs) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe safest bond funds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Junk bonds (and emerging market bonds) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuying Treasuries without paying a commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom how bonds work to how to buy and sell them to what to expect from them, \u003ci\u003eThe Bond Book\u003c\/i\u003e, third edition, is a must-read for individual investors and financial advisers who want to enhance the fixed-income allocation of their portfolios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnette Thau\u003c\/b\u003e is a former municipal bond analyst for the Chase Manhattan Bank and a visiting scholar at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. She has written many articles for the \u003ci\u003eAAII Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and lectured to groups nationwide. In November 2009, she was a featured speaker at the national meeting of the American Association of Individual Investors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.42 x 9.21 x 6.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 19, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45196234031206,"sku":"9780071664707","price":53.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/dENheUltaHdPZkM5dWhzQlBmNDR4Zz09.webp?v=1773460229","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-bond-book-third-edition-everything-investors-need-to-know-about-treasuries-municipals-gnmas-corporates-zeros-bond-funds-money-market-funds-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}