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| 1. | A must read for fixed-income |
| (White Plains, NY) August 20, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in bonds, or for those
who wish to enter the financial services industry. I had a difficult time
putting this book down; the content was amazing.Bonds are an important
asset... read full review |
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| 2. | Great book in troubling times |
| (Long Beach, CA United States) March 5, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars |
| As of writing this the Dow Jones has dropped 117 points today. Investors
need alternatives. Bonds can be just the answer Ms.Thau says. She
dissects every type of bond and gives you a step by step guide on how to
acquire... read full review |
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| 3. | The Best Book on Bonds |
| (Medina, WA USA) December 10, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| 2000 has been the year to be in bonds. Bonds have provided much better
returns than the stock market. This is the best book (out of four that I
bought and read) on bonds that I have found. It is clear, easy to
understand,... read full review |
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| 4. | I read this book cover to cover--AND IT ROCKS! |
| (Seattle, Washington) June 29, 1999 - 5.0/5 stars |
| As an individual investor, I hadn't had a significant amount of experience
with the bond market. Thau's book was a pleasure to read, and I believe
it touches on every topic one needs to understand to become an educated
bond... read full review |
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| 5. | Only Book On Bonds You Will Ever Need |
| (Ashland, Ky. United States) July 12, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars |
| You should read this one even if you ultimately decide that bonds aren't
for you. Investment curiosities like bonds and stock moving in opposite
directions, how inflation is addressed in the bond market, how... read full review |
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| 6. | Highly Recommended! |
| (Luzern Switzerland) December 22, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This is an accessible introduction to bonds by a financial professional
whose first book - as unlikely as it may seem - was a study of Max Jacob,
the French poet. The literary background of the author, Annette Thau,... read full review |
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| 7. | Outstanding Book |
| (Luzern Switzerland) November 2, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Very thoroughly written using easy-to-understand layman's terms and minimal
bond math.
Anybody who wants to learn bond terminology, some bond
math, and the various types of debt securities and strategies should
consider this book. I highly recommend it. |
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| 8. | Easy to read |
| (Romania) March 29, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| The book is very concise, well written and very useful.I used it as one of
my sources for an MBA thesis and the paper was very appreciated.It gives
you a very good view of the fundamentals of bond. |
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| 9. | comprehensive review of bonds |
| (New Brunswick, New Jersey United States) November 3, 2003 - 4.0/5 stars |
| This book can help you make money. How? It reviews the history of spreads
between Treasuries and Municipals, between Treasuries and Junk bonds, and
between Treasuries and other types of bonds/securities. By buying... read full review |
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| 10. | Too Complicated |
| (New Brunswick, New Jersey United States) April 18, 2005 - 2.0/5 stars |
| Thau over complicates her points. The book is too difficult to understand.
I am an attorney who has been investing in stocks and bonds for over 10
years. This book is not appropriate for any level investor. |
