Summary of Bonds and Money Market Investments
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Summary of Bonds and Money Market Investments
The predictable earnings and relative lower risk of bonds make them a popular investment for people with a low risk tolerance although bonds, like all investments, do present some risk. Like stocks, bonds come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and they have a place in most investment portfolios. Bonds are issued by both corporations and government units.
Learn more about the risks of fixed-income and money market investments.
Practical Ideas I Can Start with Today
- Choose a type of bond to research for its features and its earnings power.
- Purchase a bond either from the original issuer or on the secondary market.
- Research bond mutual funds as an option for buying bonds.
- Choose a bond mutual fund to buy.
What you have learned
- Money Market Investments
- Certificates of Deposit
- Savings Bonds
- US Government Securities
- Municipal Bonds
- Corporate Bonds