Bond Basics: An Investor's Guide to the Many Meanings of Yield
The term "yield" can be confusing to investors because it has a number of different meanings. Even more confusing is the fact that these meanings are not directly comparable for individual bonds and for bond funds.
You CAN Lose With Bonds
Many investors put money in bonds to receive interest income and assume their original investment—their principal—will not change in value. However, this assumption is wrong! What you can do to protect your money.
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