Bond Terms, Types, and Characteristics

In this section

• Bond Basics
  • Essential Bond Terminology for Series 7 Success
    Master key bond terms like maturity, par value, coupon rate, and indenture for the Series 7 exam and informed investing.
  • Understanding Key Bond Metrics: Duration, Convexity & More
    Explore key bond metrics including duration, convexity, and credit spread to enhance your bond pricing and investment knowledge.
  • Understand Different Types of Bond Issuers: A Comprehensive Guide
    Explore the entities that issue bonds such as corporations, municipalities, and governments, and the impact each type has on bond characteristics and risk.
• Comparing Secured and Unsecured Bonds
  • Discover Secured Bonds: Reduce Investment Risks with Collateral
    Explore secured bonds, types like mortgage bonds and equipment trusts, and why collateral backing reduces investor risk. Understand investment security.
  • Understanding Unsecured Bonds: A Complete Guide
    Explore unsecured bonds, their risks, types like debentures and income bonds, and why they might suit certain investors.
• Additional Bond Types
  • Understanding Zero-Coupon Bonds for Effective Future Planning
    Discover how zero-coupon bonds work, their benefits in future planning, and how interest rate fluctuations affect their price.
  • Understanding Eurodollar Bonds and Their Unique Risks
    Explore Eurodollar bonds, their issuance outside the U.S., and currency risk exposure. Differentiate from standard Eurodollar deposits.
  • Master Sovereign Bonds: Manage Risks & Maximize Returns
    Explore sovereign bonds, foreign government issuance, currency risks, and determine bond safety via economic stability insights.
  • Gain Equity Advantage: Exploring Convertible Bonds Benefits
    Dive into convertible bonds and discover their hybrid nature, offering potential equity upside and appealing to savvy investors.
  • Understanding Callable and Puttable Bonds: Essential Investment Insights
    Learn about callable and puttable bonds, their features, and impact on investment strategies. Discover how they affect yields and provide flexibility.
  • Master High-Yield (Junk) Bonds for Portfolio Diversification
    Understand high-yield bonds, their risks, and diversification potential in investment portfolios, with insights into characteristics and terminology.