Welcome to the ‘Bonds’ section of Il Chiaro Finanziario. Here, we’ll explore this fundamental investment instrument, understanding what bonds are, how they generate returns, and their associated risks. Learn to evaluate different types of bonds (government, corporate), interpret their pricing, and integrate them into your portfolio for stability and diversification.
Introduction At first glance, Mutual Funds and ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) might seem quite similar, as both allow you to invest in a diversified ‘basket’ of securities by pooling money from many investors. However, to understand which instrument is the most suitable for you, it’s essential to ask: What are the differences between ETFs and…
What are bonds? In our first article, we clarified a bit what investing generally means (“making your money work!”) and introduced the main types of investments: stocks, bonds, funds, and real estate. Today, we put the magnifying glass on one of these types: bonds. If the idea of “lending money” in exchange for interest intrigues…