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Bonds and Bond ETFs Explained // Bonds can be an integral part of any investment portfolio because of its income safety and return predictability. In this video, we will illustrate about what a bond is, what to look out for and how to buy bonds. We also check out what are important information inside a real SEC bond filing prospectus. A suggested approach to bond investing, the bond ladder approach, which offers flexibility and diversification is also explained. Though bond investing can be expensive because of the commission, so bond ETFs and index funds should be a part of anyone's consideration.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - What is a Bond
1:00 - What is Fixed Income
1:21 - Why Bonds are Safer
1:38 - Why are Bonds Issued
2:01 - A Sample Bond Prospectus
2:28 - Bond Issuer
2:40 - Bond Issue size
2:52 - Bond Maturity
3:05 - Bond Coupon
3:25 - Bond Face Value
3:38 - 3 Benefits of Bond Investing
3:53 - Bond Return Predictability
4:05 - Bonds are Less Volatile
4:30 - The Drawbacks
4:46 - Default Risk
5:04 - Interest Rate Risk
5:21 - Bond Illustration
6:28 - On Inflation Risk
7:08 - How to Make Money On Bonds
7:23 - The Bond Ladder Approach
9:04 - Credit Rating Agencies
11:11 - How To Buy Bonds
12:00 - Bonds vs Bond Funds
12:52 - Bond ETFS Government Bonds
13:56 - Bond ETFS Corporate & Government Bonds

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