Are bonds a safe investment? Probably not as safe as many financial planners would like you to think. If you are looking to make money in the long term, bonds are likely not where you should be investing your money.

1. Mullooly Asset Management Podcast
June 20, 2013
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2. Buying a Bond Means…
You are lending to a company or the government
(state, local, federal)
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3. When You Own a Bond…
Pay a market price
Get a coupon/interest payment until maturity
Get principal back at maturity
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4. Things to Know About Bonds
Bond prices move 24/7 depending on interest rates
If interest rates rise after you invest, value of bond
drops
If you hold to maturity, you will get face amount of
bond at maturity
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5. More to Consider About Bonds
Worst Case Scenario
Hold until maturity
As long as no default expect to get face amount back
Bond Mutual Funds
There is no maturity
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6. None of the securities mentioned in this (or any) podcast or
video represent past specific recommendations of Mullooly
Asset Management.
This video is NOT a recommendation to buy or sell any of
the securities mentioned here.
If you’re relying on a podcast for investment advice, you are
likely making a huge mistake.
We strongly urge our listeners to consult with their
investment advisor before they make a decision to buy or
sell any investment.
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