SWIFT
INTELLECT
What You'll Discover in This Module
Bond Basics
Learn what bonds are and how they work as loans you make to companies and governments. Understand how bonds pay you regular interest and return your money at maturity.
Types of Bonds
Discover the different kinds of bonds —government corporate municipal and international. See which types are safest and which offer higher returns for more risk.
Interest Rate Impact
Understand how changing interest rates affect bond prices and returns. Learn why bond values go up and down and how to time your bond investments.
Income Strategies
See how to build a portfolio of bonds that provides steady monthly or yearly income. Learn about laddering diversification and other professional techniques.
Risk Management
Learn about the different risks in bond investing—credit risk interest rate risk and inflation risk. Understand how to minimize these risks while maximizing returns.
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Interactive Knowledge Graph
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Smart Quizzes & Active Recall
Test your understanding with real-world scenarios that help you think practically about what you've learned.
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Precision Learning System
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60-Second Concept Videos
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Fixed Income
Bonds credit and interest rates—earning steady income with less noise
While stocks get all the attention bonds are the steady reliable part of investing. Think of bonds as IOUs—you lend money to companies or governments and they pay you back with interest. Bonds provide predictable income and help balance out the ups and downs of stock investing. They're perfect for people who want steady returns without constant worry about market swings.
Master Fixed Income with Cortexos
By the end of this module you'll understand how bonds work and how to use them to generate steady income and balance your investment portfolio. You'll know which bonds are right for different situations and how to build a bond strategy that matches your income needs and risk tolerance.