1. Investing in the BOND MARKET
Explore how the stock and bond markets work.

2. Different Kinds of Bonds
Savings bonds
Municipal bonds
Corporate bonds

3. Basic Parts of a Bond
Coupon Rate: the coupon rate is the interest rate paid on a bond by the ISSUER.
Maturity: the date the loan is repaid by the issuer.
Par Value: the amount repaid (face value) repaid to the investor when the bond matures.
Yield: the rate of return on a bond if held to maturity.

4. Buying Bonds at “DISCOUNT”
A bond currently trading for less than its par value in the secondary market is a discount bond. A bond will trade at a discount when it offers a coupon rate that is lower than prevailing interest rates.

5. Bond Rating
Investment Grade: (AAA) safe enough for banks to invest in.
Default Grade: (D) tbe bond is in default status, which means either the issuer has not made interest payments &/or has not repaid the loan (face values).

6. The Main Types of Bonds Savings Bonds Treasury Bonds Municipal Bonds
Corporate Bonds
“Junk” Bonds
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What is it? (Definition)
Usual Bond Ratings?
Interest Rates? (Typical)
Length of Term?

7. Zero Coupon Bond
Zero-Coupon Bond
Coupon Bond