Bond Market Basics

Bond Market Basics

Course Overview

This course introduces the bond market in a clear and practical way, starting with how bonds work and why they matter in financial markets. You’ll explore the main risks associated with bonds, how bond prices react to changes in the economy, and the relationship between bonds, interest rates, and growth cycles. The course also explains the role bonds play in investment portfolios, including how they are used for income, stability, and diversification. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to understand bond market movements and how bonds fit into broader investment decisions.

Instructors

Howard Friend

Financial Market Professional

Howard Friend is a financial market professional with over three decades experience as a trader, market strategist, strategy developer and trading educator. A sought after speaker on trading related topics, Howard has presented at conferences and trading expos across the globe and has appeared on financial TV networks to discuss his technical outlook for the markets. Howard is a Member of the CMT Association and has held the CMT designation since 2004.

What You Will Learn

What bonds are and how the bond market works
Why governments and companies issue bonds
The main risks involved in bond investing
How interest rates affect bond prices and yields
How the economy influences bond markets
The role of bonds in portfolios for income and stability

Introduction to the Course

This course explains the basics of the bond market in a simple and practical way. It covers what bonds are, why they are issued, and the main risks involved in bond investing. You will also learn how interest rates and economic conditions affect bond prices, and how bonds are used in investment portfolios to provide income and stability.

Module 1: Introuction to the Bond Markets

This module introduces the bond market from the ground up. It explains what bonds are, the main types available, and how bonds differ from stocks. The goal is to help you understand bonds as a financial instrument before exploring risks, economic impacts, and portfolio use in later chapters.

Module 2: Bond Risks

This module focuses on the main risks involved in bond investing and how those risks are evaluated. It helps you understand why bond prices change, what can go wrong when holding bonds, and how investors measure and compare risk before making decisions.

Module 3: Bonds and the State of the Economy

This module explains how bonds are closely linked to the overall economy. It shows why bonds are important at a global level and how bond yields reflect economic conditions, investor expectations, and changes in growth and inflation.

Module 4: The Role of Bonds in Investmemt Portfolios

This module explains why bonds are an important building block in investment portfolios. It shows how bonds help balance risk, protect capital, generate income, and support portfolio stability across different market conditions.

Level

Beginner

Includes

5 Modules

9 Videos

Duration

68 min

Language

English

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