This course covers the learning outcomes and goals of understanding the world of bonds, including the different types of bonds, how they fit into a portfolio, bond strategies for income, and how to buy and sell them using a specific platform. The course teaches skills such as distinguishing between bonds and stocks, investing in various types of bonds (government, corporate, municipal), and utilizing bond ladders. The teaching method includes video lessons on investing basics, bond market workings, and economic policies. The intended audience for this course is individuals interested in expanding their knowledge of bonds and investment strategies.
Overview
Syllabus
Investing Basics: Bonds.
What to Expect When the Fed Raises Interest Rates.
What's the Difference Between Bonds and Stocks?.
Ways to Hedge a Portfolio Against Inflation.
Government Bond Basics: Treasury and Agency Bonds.
How the Bond Market Works.
Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?.
Economic Stimulus: Monetary & Fiscal Policy Explained.
Investing in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS).
How to Invest in Corporate Bonds.
The Tax Benefits of Municipal Bonds.
What Are Bond Ladders?.
TD Ameritrade Education Series: Bonds.
Who Issues Bonds?.
How to Choose Among Municipal, Corporate, and Treasury Bonds.
The Historical Returns of Income-Producing Investments | Income Investing Course.
Where Do Bonds Come From?.
Who Issues Bonds?.
Taught by
TD Ameritrade
