Investing In Bonds: The Complete Bond Investing Course!

All Bond Investing Types. Government & Corporate Bonds. Bond Strategies. Bond Risks, Bond Funds, Fixed Income Bonds

4.63 (356 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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3 hours
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Aug 2023
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$89.99
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What you will learn

Fully understand all the types of bonds that can be invested in such as government & corporate bonds determine what fits best in your portfolio.

Evaluate bonds coupon rates, terms, maturity, yield and other key items.

Special bonds like junk bonds, convertible, inflation protected, and floating rate bonds.

Bond investing strategies like bond ladders, barbell strategy, and how bonds can fit in a classic portfolio.

How to buy individual bonds or bond mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETF).

Investing in bond benefits, risks, rating agencies and role they play.

Description

Bonds are a great way to provide you with regular passive income (Interest payments) just for holding the bond plus they can give you  diversification and a margin of safety to help balance other more riskier investments such as stocks or cryptocurrency in your investment portfolio.

Unfortunately, bonds can be tricky to understand fully and to know which ones to choose as there are many types and which ones to avoid. Can be very hard to read a bond quote and its terms to avoid mistakes. Plus, should you buy individual bonds or bonds through a mutual fund or Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)?

THIS COURSE WILL TEACH YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW SO YOU CAN BECOME A CONFIDENT BOND INVESTOR!

"I really like the way this guy teaches. Very clear. Also before I bought a class I sent a message to Mr. Ballinger and he answered me quickly. That impressed me that he was that interested and I was not even a student at that time. Thanks Mr. Ballinger." -Rick H

You Will Learn:

  • What Is A Bond Really? (With A Good Example)

  • Bond Types: Government, Corporate, Agency, & Municipal + Risk Ranking

  • Benefits Of Investing In Bonds

  • Risks Of Investing In Bonds

  • How Much Can You Make By Investing In Bonds?

  • How Are Bond Terms Set?

  • Bond Prices: Initial & Secondary Market Pricing

  • Bond Rating Agencies. Evaluating Bond Risk

  • Junk Bonds...Maybe Not As Bad As You Think

  • Bonds That Can Convert To Stock (Convertible Bonds)

  • Inflation Protected Bonds

  • Floating Rate Bonds

  • How To Buy Bonds

  • Reading A Bond Quote

  • Bond Ladder Investment Strategy

  • Where Bonds Fit In Your Overall Portfolio

  • Barbell Investment Strategy & Bonds

  • Mutual Funds & Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) And Bonds

  • Evaluating Fund Expenses

  • Buying Individual Bonds Or A Bond Fund Comparison & Recommendations.

  • Case: How I Buy Bonds For My Own Portfolio

  • Key Action Steps To Take

  • And Much More!

Now is a great time to invest effectively in bonds. A small investment in your own education can lead to a lifetime of better investing so you really have nothing to lose and everything to gain by enrolling in the course!

Many thanks for your interst in the course and I look forward to seeing you in your first lesson.

-Steve B


Content

Bond Fundamentals

What Is A Bond Really? (With Good Example)
Bond Types: Government, Corporate, Agency, & Municipal + Risk Ranking
Benefits Of Investing In Bonds
Risks Of Investing In Bonds
How Much Can You Make By Investing In Bonds?
How Are Bond Terms Set
Bond Prices: Initial & Secondary Market Pricing (Fixed Income)
Bond Rating Agencies. Evaluating Bond Risk

Special Types Of Bonds (Junk, Inflation Protected And More!)

Junk Bonds...Maybe Not As Bad As You Think
Bonds That Can Convert To Stock (Convertible Bonds)
Inflation Protected Bonds
Floating Rate Bonds
International Or Foreign Bonds As A Fixed Income Investment

Buying Individual Bonds & Investment Strategies

How To Buy Bonds
Reading A Bond Quote
Bond Ladder Investment Strategy
Where Bonds Fit In Your Overall Portfolio. Regular Fixed Income.
Barbell Investment Strategy & Bonds
Taxes & Bonds
Case: How I Buy Bonds For My Own Portfolio

Mutual Fund & ETF Bond Investing

What Are Mutual Funds
Active Vs. Index Bond Funds
Bonds In Other Funds (Balanced & Target)
NAV: How Mutual Funds & ETF Are Priced
Holdings & Style Boxes To Evaluate Funds
Load & No Load Funds
Understanding Fund Expenses & What To Watch For
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) & How Compare To Mutual Funds
Case: How I Select Bond Funds For My Own Portfolio
Buying Funds Vs. Individual Bonds.

Next Steps

Top 5 Action Steps + An Extra Step!
Bonus: Lets Keep The Learning Going

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Reviews

Cátia
October 18, 2023
Very interesting course and helpful in understanding the fundamentals of bonds and how to do investments. Excellent explanations and clear examples. Although a bit long it's still easy to follow the concepts
Hemantha
September 8, 2023
thank you , thank you. you gave me hope in understanding bonds and the course was soo amazing, thank you for always putting the perspective of the investor as you and i, in the situation in examples you gave. Plus, making us think of what we woud do and how to think of it in long term and short. amazing lecturer!
Georgiy
August 22, 2023
A great introduction to bonds. The course covers all essential aspects of bonds investing every regular investor needs to know.
Kirstin
August 16, 2023
As a person who had only very surface knowledge of the bond market, I have already learned many key concepts.
Seiji
August 14, 2023
I knew next to nothing about finance prior to Mr. Ballinger's videos. I still can't say that I'm even close to being a novice, but these courses have certainly helped demystify how markets work - specifically here with the bond market. Thanks very much for a great course for a rank beginner such as myself!
Mads
August 3, 2023
I am unable to stream it to my TV, but other than that it is a great program, and I highly recommend it!
Kingsley
June 20, 2023
Course was a little long for my liking but contained lots of good information, was always curious about bonds just never knew how, but this broke it down perfectly
Sachin
June 12, 2023
Ratings says it all. This is the first time ever i have enrolled for Bond learning course. I am really satisfied with the course. I do have some questions which i think i'll repeat the course to learn more terminologies. I am pretty much sure that i am on my way to financial Independence & financial freedom. Thank you steve & udemy for bringing this course which will definitely change lives of individuals who are looking to achieve their goals. Steve i wish you all the best for all your future endeavour. May god bless you with all the abundance u want to achieve. Thanks once again.
Thomas
May 27, 2023
Very well explained and very easy for a complete novice to understand. Very clear examples to support the process.
Allen
May 26, 2023
Excellent overview of bonds, including the types, usage, attributes, & the financial terminology that defines them. All in all, I can say that the course has helped me understand the bond marketplace.
Edward
April 2, 2023
It is a very good introduction to bonds for beginners. If you know the basics, however, you probably won't learn a lot from the class. Considering it is called The Complete Bond Investing Course, I was hoping for more depth. For instance I would like to have seen how bond prices are calculated as interest rates change.
Marcelo
February 28, 2023
I learnt all the basics about bonds in a very clear and friendly way. Maybe some additional comments on how to find information on ETFs and mutual funds could help. Also, how to compare yields of individual bonds vs ETFs and funds in terms of interest rates and principal recovery.
King
February 27, 2023
Really enjoying the course so far. Already have a decent grasp on what a bond is, looking fwd to the rest.
Rajakumar
February 26, 2023
I am one of those lazy investors. The course breaks down into small chunks of information and makes it easy to understand everything bonds. Looking forward to using the knowledge gained to make some informed purchases!!
Ray
January 31, 2023
This course was a good solid clear fundamental understanding of the bond world. As an experienced bond investor, I found much of it to be things I had already learned over the years. However, I would definitely recommend it for someone new or newer to bond investing.

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