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Things to Know as a Novice Bond Investor

johnNjohnN
edited March 2020 in The Bullpen
https://money.usnews.com/investing/investing-101/slideshows/things-to-know-as-a-novice-bond-investor

Things to Know as a Novice Bond Investor
Miranda Marquit
U.S.News & World ReportMarch 6, 2020, 11:51 AM CST
Bonds can benefit your portfolio.

/One way to diversify your portfolio and protect your nest egg (to some degree) from market downturns is to invest in bonds. Carefully consider whether bond investing is right for you. Bonds can make a good addition to your portfolio, but you want to make sure that you understand how bonds work before moving forward. Here are a few things you should know as a beginning bond investor.

Things to know if you're a novice bond investor:

-- How bonds work.

-- Some bonds don't pay interest.

-- You might have to pay taxes on your interest.

-- There are different types of bond issuers.

-- Buying bonds can be tricky.

-- Pay attention to bond ratings.

-- You can invest in bond funds and ETFs./
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