Bonds should be the least amount of trouble in setting up or managing a portfolio. Here are some essentials to consider before setting your bond allocation. Ok, here we go with the basics for bond investment selection and management: Think About Your Allocation to Bonds Versus Stocks There is a big difference for a portfolio with 20% bonds versus one with 80%. If you have minimal bond exposure, … [Read more...]
12 Investing Concepts – Part 4
This is the fourth and final guest post by Nathan Bush on 12 investing concepts. CONCEPT EIGHT—FIXED INCOME (BONDS) Unlike stocks, which are ownership in a company, bonds are a debt obligation that is owed to you. You can expect a return of the principal as well as Interest on the principal. The word Bonds is used interchangeably with Fixed Income in lots of financial literature because it … [Read more...]