Investing for Income: A Bond Mutual Fund Approach to High-Return, Low-Risk Profits (Paperback)

by Ralph G. Norton (Author) "Today, huge numbers of retired individuals need supplemental income to maintain their lifestyles..." (more)
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Product Description
Fresh, easy-to-understand insights into maximizing income while lowering risk. Investing for Income demonstrates the convincing reasons that bond funds are the nearly perfect investment. For the millions of investors who dream of earning high returns without subjecting themselves to stock market risks, this is the ideal book.

Using clear, concise language, it demystifies the bond market, from the basics of fixed income investing through more advanced investment strategies, and return and risk analysis. For ease of use, it lists top bond funds by category and covers how to assess a fund's management team and select a fund. It also shows investors how to build a strong bond portfolio that complements stock and stock fund holdings.

From the Back Cover
Everything You need to Know About Income Mutual Funds - The Ideal Investment for Increasing Your Income and Stabilizing Your Portfolio. Investing for Income tells you how to get the most for your money in today's increasingly crowded marketplace of income funds. This all-in-one resource combines in-depth descriptions of the income markets themselves with common-sense fund selection guidelines, strategies for lowering your tax bill, and more.

Investors looking to maximize their returns while minimizing their risk can find information on:
Understanding Fund Returns & Risk - Earn solid income while still getting a good night's sleep.
Fees & Loads - Learn how to minimize investment fees and keep your money in your account - where it belongs!
Tables of Top Funds by Category - Discover which funds consistently deliver for their clients.

Let Investing for Income put you on par with today's savviest investors and lay the foundation for your long-term wealth and financial security.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies (April 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071342958
• ISBN-13: 978-0071342957
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,036,808 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very sound techniques for investing in bonds, July 24, 1999

By A Customer

Ralph does a terrific job introducing the investor to the sometimes complicated world of bonds and bond mutual funds. For any investor who is looking to round out an equity portfolio with fixed income products, or who wants to invest entirely in bonds, this book is absolutely the best place to start.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All About Bonds!, June 5, 2000

By A Customer

I read this book cover to cover and it was an education to say the least. Looking for income strategies, I found a foundation to build off of here.

I also give it a Aaa rating!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Triple-A Investment!, November 24, 1999

By A Customer

The best guide to investing in bond funds available anywhere!

Perfect for income investors looking to increase their understanding and income potential.

Strategies are a real eye opener!