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
Module 1: Introuction to the Bond Markets
Module 2: Bond Risks
Module 3: Bonds and the State of the Economy
Module 4: The Role of Bonds in Investmemt Portfolios
Level
Beginner
Amount
5 Modules
9 Lessons
Duration
68 min
Language
English
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