Overview
A bond is essentially a kind of loan, or I.O.U.
Types of bonds:
- Treasury bills (“T-bills)
- Treasury notes
- Treasury bonds
- Zero-coupon bonds
- Inflation-indexed Treasurys
- Mortgage-backed securities
- Corporate bonds
- Municipal bonds (or “munis”)
Articles
US Savings Bonds Value: How to Calculate United States Savings Bond Values At Maturity
Bonds – Are They Good Investments?: Bonds are generally good investments, but they carry more risk than the average investor thinks.
Resources
CNNMoney Bonds Center: Learn the basics of bond investing, get current quotes, news, commentary and more.
Yahoo Finance Bonds Center: Learn the basics of bond investing, get current quotes, news, commentary and more.
Bonds – Basics: The basics of bonds.