- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (Feb 6 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0471271233
- ISBN-13: 978-0471271239
- Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 15.8 x 1.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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#118,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #81 in Books > Nonfiction > Economics > Public Finance
- #92 in Books > Business & Investing > Economics > Public Finance
- #95 in Books > Professional & Technical > Accounting & Finance > Economics > Public Finance
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"This book not only does an outstanding job of introducing basic bond concepts, but also introduces the reader to more sophisticated investing strategies. Sharon Wright does a fantastic job demystifying a subject many people find intimidating - this book is not only understandable, but also entertaining and fun." --Brian M. Storms, President, Prudential Investments
"For do-it-yourselfers who want to invest in bonds, Getting Started in Bonds is a fine primer and reference book. Sharon speaks directly to the reader in a personal way, making complex concepts accessible." --Lawrence J. Lasser, President and Chief Executive Officer, Putman Investments
"At last, a lucid overview of the fixed income marketplace has been written for the individual investor. In a light-hearted manner - but based upon solid fundamentals - Ms. Wright has translated the jargon-filled world of bonds into actionable information. I highly recommend Getting Started in Bonds to anyone planning to become involved in fixed income investing." --W. Stansbury Carnes, PhD, Managing Director, Fixed Income Research, Salomon Smith Barney, New York; author, By the Numbers: A Survival Guide to Economic Indicators
"Ms. Wright has produced an excellent, easy-to-read guide for the novice bond investor. The book is well organized and allows its readers to identify and focus in on the security types most suitable for them. Even experienced investors will find this book a refresher course in bond fundamentals." --Richard Lehmann, Publisher, Income Securities Advisor Newsletter
"Getting Started in Bonds is a thorough, straightforward, and accessible introduction to the world of fixed income securities. Wright does an excellent job of covering basic concepts as well as explaining the broader factors that affect bond prices. This book is a valuable and essential tool for the novice investor." --Gail C. Scully, Partner and Portfolio Manager, Gofen and Glossberg
"The recent volatility of world equity markets is sure to increase interest in fixed income investing. Getting Started in Bonds successfully introduces investors to the dynamic world of buying and selling money. Furthermore, it does so in an easy-to-read, entertaining format." --Jefferson DeAngelis, Managing Director, Northwestern Investment Management Company --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"For do-it-yourselfers who want to invest in bonds, Getting Started in Bonds is a fine primer and reference book. Sharon speaks directly to the reader in a personal way, making complex concepts accessible." --Lawrence J. Lasser, President and Chief Executive Officer, Putman Investments
"At last, a lucid overview of the fixed income marketplace has been written for the individual investor. In a light-hearted manner - but based upon solid fundamentals - Ms. Wright has translated the jargon-filled world of bonds into actionable information. I highly recommend Getting Started in Bonds to anyone planning to become involved in fixed income investing." --W. Stansbury Carnes, PhD, Managing Director, Fixed Income Research, Salomon Smith Barney, New York; author, By the Numbers: A Survival Guide to Economic Indicators
"Ms. Wright has produced an excellent, easy-to-read guide for the novice bond investor. The book is well organized and allows its readers to identify and focus in on the security types most suitable for them. Even experienced investors will find this book a refresher course in bond fundamentals." --Richard Lehmann, Publisher, Income Securities Advisor Newsletter
"Getting Started in Bonds is a thorough, straightforward, and accessible introduction to the world of fixed income securities. Wright does an excellent job of covering basic concepts as well as explaining the broader factors that affect bond prices. This book is a valuable and essential tool for the novice investor." --Gail C. Scully, Partner and Portfolio Manager, Gofen and Glossberg
"The recent volatility of world equity markets is sure to increase interest in fixed income investing. Getting Started in Bonds successfully introduces investors to the dynamic world of buying and selling money. Furthermore, it does so in an easy-to-read, entertaining format." --Jefferson DeAngelis, Managing Director, Northwestern Investment Management Company --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
W. Stansbury Carnes, PhD, Managing Director, Fixed Income Research, Salomon Smith Barney, New York; author, By the Numbers: A Survival Guide to Economic Indicators
"At last, a lucid overview of the fixed income marketplace has been written for the individual investor. In a light-hearted manner - but based upon solid fundamentals - Ms. Wright has translated the jargon-filled world of bonds into actionable information. I highly recommend Getting Started in Bonds to anyone planning to become involved in fixed income investing."
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Guide to the Bond Market!,
This review is from: Getting Started in Bonds (Paperback)
This book is brimming with information on bonds. It is a straightforward guide for people just getting started in the bond market. The examples and definitions are extremely useful, and help to demystify the subject. And it is easy to read!
4.0 out of 5 stars
A useful primer on the bond markets,
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This review is from: Getting Started in Bonds (Paperback)
I quite liked the style - it is an easy book to read. It has quite a few useful tips of the trade. It is obviously an introductory level text and skates over most of the technicalities, but it's very good on the stuff that it does cover. There are one or two typographical errors (mislabelled diagrams etc.) that may cause a bit of confusion. Overall though, I thought that it was very good.
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Excellent Guide to the Bond Market!,
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This review is from: Getting Started in Bonds (Paperback)
This book is brimming with information on bonds. It is a straightforward guide for people just getting started in the bond market. The examples and definitions are extremely useful, and help to demystify the subject. And it is easy to read!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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License to Compound,
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This is an excellent book for someone with moderate knowledge of the stock market and is interested in learning about bonds. I would not recommend this for complete beginners because there are many references to economics and finance that might be difficult for a first time investor to understand. It seems best suited for intermediate investors.Getting Started in Bonds does a great job explaining the various types of bonds available: treasury, municipal, corporate, mortgage backed securities, etc. It will make you aware of the options you have available when searching for a good deal. It also puts you in a good mode for taking all factors into account such as the possible tax advantages of a particular bond, determining how much liquidity you want with your bonds, etc. Overall, it's a good reference to have on hand. It also helps to read more than once, as there are many things to remember. However, I am surprised at the amount of useful information crammed into this small easy-to-read book. Investors, as well as business students, will find this book Getting Started in Bonds an excellent investment. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A useful primer on the bond markets,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Getting Started in Bonds (Paperback)
I quite liked the style - it is an easy book to read. It has quite a few useful tips of the trade. It is obviously an introductory level text and skates over most of the technicalities, but it's very good on the stuff that it does cover. There are one or two typographical errors (mislabelled diagrams etc.) that may cause a bit of confusion. Overall though, I thought that it was very good.
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