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Bonds

Bonds. By Aspen Greaves. What are Bonds?. According to the Wall Street Journal, bonds are IOU’s. They are considered the safer option. 15% of retirement fund Not entirely risk free. Investopedia suggests a brokerage. Broker requires a 5,000 minimum deposit on average.

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Bonds

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  1. Bonds By Aspen Greaves

  2. What are Bonds? • According to the Wall Street Journal, bonds are IOU’s. • They are considered the safer option. • 15% of retirement fund • Not entirely risk free

  3. Investopedia suggests a brokerage. • Broker requires a 5,000 minimum deposit on average. • Mutual or Bond funds • Government Accounts • Treasury- http://www.treasurydirect.gov How to Buy Bonds

  4. Bonds are usually a safer option. • They are known as risk free • Never lose your principle Benefits of Bonds

  5. You just don’t make money • Junk Bonds Risks/Cons of Bonds

  6. Government Bonds • Treasury Bonds • Junk Bonds • Municipal Bonds • Corporate Bonds Types of Bonds

  7. Typically lower than stocks. • Lower risk, lower return Returns/Return Potential

  8. Brokers- $5,000 Costs

  9. Quiz.

  10. Question 1 .

  11. What does the Wall Street Journal classify bonds as? • IOU’s • Debts • Promises • Returns

  12. Question 2 .

  13. What government department allows you to buy stocks directly from them? • Department of Agriculture • Supreme Court • Treasury • Department of Education

  14. Question 3 .

  15. True or False: Bonds are riskier than stocks? • True • False

  16. Question 4 .

  17. What organization can charge a minimum fee of $5000? • Mutual Funds • Brokers • Treasury • Brokerage

  18. Question 5 .

  19. What bonds generally have the best return potential? • Government Bonds • Corporate Bonds • Municipal Bonds • Junk Bonds

  20. The End.

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