bonds200-Level (Intermediate)beginner

Bonds & Fixed Income: The Safe Wealth Builder

Complete guide to bonds and fixed income investing.

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Certified Fixed Income Analyst (CFIA)

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What You'll Learn

How bonds work and why they're the foundation of wealth preservation
Yield to maturity, duration, and convexity explained simply
Government bonds: T-Bills, T-Notes, T-Bonds, and TIPS
Corporate bonds: investment grade vs high yield (junk bonds)
Municipal bonds: tax-free income strategies
Building a bond ladder for predictable retirement income

Academic Learning Objectives

Aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy for measurable educational outcomes

  1. 1Explain bond pricing, yield calculations, and duration/convexity relationships
  2. 2Evaluate government, corporate, municipal, and high-yield bond investment opportunities
  3. 3Apply fixed income analysis to construct income-generating, capital-preserving portfolios
  4. 4Assess interest rate risk, credit risk, and reinvestment risk in bond portfolios
  5. 5Interpret yield curve shapes and their macroeconomic implications
  6. 6Analyze bond ETFs, bond ladders, and fixed income mutual funds
  7. 7Develop a fixed income allocation strategy for retirement and wealth preservation

Full Course Syllabus

5 modules · 25 lessons total

What is a Bond?
Bond Pricing and Par Value
Coupon Rates and Payment Schedules
Yield to Maturity Calculation
Bond Ratings (Moody's, S&P, Fitch)

Who This Course Is For

Conservative investors, pre-retirees, and anyone seeking stable income and capital preservation as part of a balanced wealth strategy.

Prerequisites

  • Basic financial literacy
  • Understanding of interest rates and time value of money

Academic Details

Level200-Level (Intermediate)
Credit Hours3 hours
Duration4 weeks
Lessons12 lessons
Difficultybeginner

Professional Alignment

This course prepares you for:

CFA® Level I Fixed Income
CFP® Investment Planning Module
Series 7 Fixed Income Section

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Certified Fixed Income Analyst (CFIA)

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