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    A simple approach to bond trading: The introductory guide to bond investments and their portfolio management
    A simple approach to bond trading: The introductory guide to bond investments and their portfolio management
    A simple approach to bond trading: The introductory guide to bond investments and their portfolio management
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    A simple approach to bond trading: The introductory guide to bond investments and their portfolio management

    By Stefano Calicchio

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    Why invest in bonds? What are the main advantages and disadvantages? How do you generate income with bonds? This book contains the know-how and knowledge needed to answer the most important questions on the subject. For the first time, a comprehensive and accessible guide will help you do so, showing you the basics of how the subject works. Inside the practical manual you will discover all the information you need to really understand what bonds are, what their characteristics are and how they work. From different types of issuers to technical characteristics, from risk assessment to duration-related mechanisms. The reader will learn step by step how to deal with the global bond market without hesitation. Forget the ineffective theoretical manuals from thousands of pages sold at crazy prices on the web and finally enjoy a reading that will give you the know-how you are looking for at an unbeatable price.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStefano Calicchio
    Release dateJun 1, 2020
    ISBN9788835839460
    A simple approach to bond trading: The introductory guide to bond investments and their portfolio management

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      A simple approach to bond trading - Stefano Calicchio

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      Disclaimer

      This book does not constitute in any way advice or solicitation for public savings. Operating on the stock exchange is a risky business. What is shown in this manual is the result of years of study and operation, so there is no guarantee that such results will be achieved. Past results obtained by the author do not provide any kind of guarantee for future earnings.

      The reader is fully aware and responsible for his or her economic and financial decisions, i.e., he or she is aware of the risks associated with any type of operation.

      The case studies and examples contained in the text are the result of facts and opinions that may be changed at any time without notice and do not constitute a solicitation for the purchase or sale of securities and public savings.

      The reason why these cases are presented is to provide elements of study of the markets, so they cannot be considered as definite forecasts and do not protect against the risk inherent in stock exchange investment activities.

      With the presence of this disclaimer the Author declines any responsibility for possible inaccuracies in the data reported, damages, economic losses, direct or indirect damages resulting from the use or disclosure of the information contained in this book.

      Introduction

      Why invest in bonds? What are the main advantages and disadvantages? How do you generate income with bonds? This book collects the know-how and knowledge needed to solve the main questions on the subject.

      Bonds have always been a privileged investment instrument for many economic operators. They provide liquidity to companies and government organizations, while offering certain returns to households and investors who want to stabilize their portfolios in the long term.

      Obviously, there is also the possibility of trading bonds in a speculative sense; for example, by buying bonds already issued on the market, which for various reasons have suffered a discount compared to the issue values. On the other hand, when we talk about speculation, we expose ourselves to market risks and the possibility of making significant profits or losses.

      Then there are different methods of indirect investment in the bond market, such as ETF funds and derivatives, which take these financial instruments as underlyings.

      These are interesting opportunities that it is important to know about, although they are aimed at operators with considerable experience in the markets and a high risk appetite.

      Discovering the basic concepts outlined above means learning methods for correctly valuing a range of bond assets, thus gathering skills that can be useful for those who want to consciously invest their money.

      This guide was created to explain in a simple and accessible way how to value an investment in bonds, what are its substantial characteristics and what are the possible operational uses.

      The idea is to offer non-professional investors the keys to interpretation on the subject, which can on the one hand facilitate the selection

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