Summary of Anthony Crescenzi's The Strategic Bond Investor, Third Edition

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Sample Book Insights:

#1 The bond market has had a profound impact on global economic activity, national standards of living, asset prices, and the political landscape. The market is inherently vulnerable to any type of stress, and its effects are still felt today.

#2 The bond market affects the global economy, financial markets, and people’s lives. I will show you how to unlock the power of the bond market by investing in bonds or by gaining a greater understanding of how the bond market’s behavior could be impacting your life.

#3 The bond market is the dog that wags the tail. The bond market and, more specifically, the interest rate levels and credit conditions that are affected by the bond market significantly influence the performance of the financial markets and the economy.

#4 The bond market is where interest rates are set. The interest rate levels quoted on a myriad of loans, credit cards, savings accounts, money market funds, and the like are all linked to the bond market.