David Scott's Guide to Investing in Bonds (Paperback)

by David L. Scott Accounting Professor (Author) "A bond is a security that represents a debt on the part of the bond's issuer (the borrower) and a loan on the part of..." (more)
Key Phrases: bond price quotations, scheduled maturity, individual bond issues, Federal Reserve, Ginnie Mae, Kudzu Fund (more...)

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Product Description
In this companion to his guide to investing in mutual funds, David Scott
examines the complex world of bonds in straightforward language aimed at the individual investor. In addition to learning the basics about bonds — their different maturities, interest rates, guarantees, risks, and tax consequences — readers will discover
• how bonds are valued and traded
• how to choose from among corporate, municipal, and government bonds
• whether tax-exempt bonds are right for their portfolios

About the Author

DAVID L. SCOTT is the author of more than two dozen books on finance and investing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (May 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618353275
• ISBN-13: 978-0618353279
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #123,351 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars David Scott's Guide to Investing in Bonds, August 17, 2004

By	Ronald E. Damrill (University Place, WA -- USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A super easy to read book, that provides all the details necessary in unterstanding how to purchase the different types of bonds available on the market. The book gives a clear and easy guide, for the investor, to follow in determining the bonds appropriate for their portfolio. It outlines the risks and opportunites -- with special attention of how inflation and interest rate changes can impact on bond value. Higly recommend that this book be thoroughly read before purchasing your first bond and then reviewed each time a follow up purchase is to be made. A fighter pilot has a check list to be review before each flight. This book is the check list for the bond buyer.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and a valuable addition to your library, August 3, 2005

By	N. Richardson (Grand Rapids, Mich.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have read a few books in the David Scott's Guides series and find them to be very well written, with understandable terminology and examples. He's a very good teacher and doesn't assume you know all the jargon of investing. In this book he builds a solid foundation for what the various kinds of bonds are, why they are issued, how to value them, etc. All your questions are answered clearly and he includes several Web sites to visit to get more information. Buy it, keep it handy, and enjoy the overlooked (by me, anyway) world of investing in bonds.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understandable, December 29, 2004

By	Investing for Fun (Arizona) - See all my reviews

A good overview of bonds. I have been dabbling in stocks for several years but avoided bonds because I really didn't understand them. This book provides a concise and easy-to-understand description of bond investments. Even better, it is one of the least expensive books available.