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The bond book by annette thau is simply a must read for anyone interested in the financial markets. Rah everything is fine book written by someone with a vested interest in getting investors to line up to buy the latest product. Author who worked at j...  Read More

Despite the somewhat inflated title it is also a good no-nonsense book. The book is surprisingly readable and is very well organized. This book does a great job of introducing you to every kind of bond imaginable.

I appreciate the author having crafted such a professional presentation of this complex topic. This author is not only knowledgeable but easy to understand. This book has a good overview of everything it says in the title, although an updated version ...  Read More

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Quality


Thau wrote this book with the individual retail investor in mind and she lucidly explains everything


This book is a great exception to that rule with the best overview of all the different aspects of the bond market and general ...  Read More


Like many investors with a long time horizon i initially toyed with the notion of 100 stocks for the long run chaching


This is not some 34rah rah rah everything is fine34 book written by someone with a vested interest in getting investors to line...  Read More

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The bond market is complex but bonds should be a part of anyones investing strategy


Thanks to the author for your work for helping me understand the other side of the financial market


I felt like i got a college semester class on bonds for the price of the book


After reading or more acurately overviewing this book i realized i read it several years ago

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  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 298 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 7 2023.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Some of the information is dated in the sense that it talks about archaic sources of information for making investment decisions


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The only thing i didnt like was that it was written in 2010


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This is most apparent in discussing internet resources


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    One of the websites the author describes has been completely changed


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Other internet resources she describes are very helpful and accurate however


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Two or three pieces of information that can make me money


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This book is of value if you like me were ignorant about bonds and needed a basic education


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I know enough now to have a discussion with my financial advisers but not enough to go hazard my money without advice

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