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Course Summary

Introduction to Bonds deconstructs bond concepts to provide a basic overview whether you are new to the industry or looking to brush up on your fixed income knowledge. This four-chapter course takes you through topics including key terms, bond drivers, types of bonds, and bond funds.
 

Course Objectives
  • Explain the goals you may accomplish by adding bonds to an investment portfolio
  • Define what a bond contract is and discuss key characteristics of a bond
  • Describe the impact of interest rates and credit quality on bonds
  • Recognize and differentiate various types of bonds
  • Recognize types of bond funds and explain their benefits
     

Course Agenda

Chapter 1: Key Terms

Chapter 2: Bond Drivers

Chapter 3: Bond Types

Chapter 4: Bond Funds

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