In Your Best Interest: The Ultimate Guide to the Canadian Bond Market - Softcover

Cunningham, William H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550025783 ISBN 13: 9781550025781

Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

With More than one trillion dollars in bonds outstanding, the Canadian fixed income market is enormous. In fact, its daily trading volume is almost five times that of the equity markets. Yet investors and even many financial advisors know little about it. In Your Best Interest demystifies the retail fixed income market, from the basics of a bond to the various products available to a full discussion of the mathematics of bonds and the bond market. It also provides useful tips on selecting the right advisor. In Your Best Interest gives you the tools to meet your income and retirement needs by making the retail fixed income market less expensive, more accessible, and more efficient.

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Review:

“Wise, justifiably opinionated and clearly written ― accessible to the ordinary investor. The recent stock market meltdown brought home to millions the fact that ‘experts’ may underprice risk and ignore the security imperatives of an aging clientele. This you can read and absorb, enabling you to take firmer control of your portfolio and your future.” ― Tom Kierans, former president of Scotia McLeod Inc., and current Chair of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and a Senior Fellow of Massey College at the University of Toronto

I’ve always been impressed by Hank’s knowledge of the bond market. He explains the inner workings of bonds and investment ideas in a clear and understandable way. I always learn something when he’s on the show.

(Mark Bunting Host, Market Call Tonight, Business News Network.)

“Even if you’re on your way to talk about fixed-income investments with your financial advisor, you need to read this book.” ― J. Lyman MacInnis, Financial Advisor

Hank Cunningham is a widely acknowledged authority on Canadian fixed-income investing. Fortunately, Hank also has a remarkable talent for writing. In this book, Hank distills complex financial topics into crisp, and sensible prose, perfectly suited for every Canadian investor. A must read!

(Robert C. Caldwell Managing Director (BFS), Macquarie Private Wealth Inc.)

“Hank Cunningham is a respected fixed-income professional who has demystified the bond markets for the retail investor. His knowledge and experience provide extremely useful insights into the debt capital markets.” ― Jeremy Fleming, Managing Director, Wealth Distribution, Foreign Exchange and Investment Products, TD Securities

"Many investors lack understanding of the fixed income markets, which is unfortunate given their importance as an economic driver and as an asset class in individual portfolios. Reading Hank Cunningham’s book In Your Best Interest is a great place to build that knowledge. It’s full of excellent information and advice that’s presented in a smart and highly readable format. If you want to learn more about the fixed-income markets and how they really work, Hank’s book is a must read!" ― Debra A. Hewson, President and CEO, Odlum Brown Limited

About the Author:

Hank Cunningham has over 37 years of experience in all aspects of fixed income markets. He has been a trader, institutional salesman, portfolio manager, and sero coupon specialist. Since 1988 he has specialized in the retail aspect, building and managing three different fixed income trading desks. He is now Senior Vice-President of First Associates in Toronto.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1550025783
• ISBN 13: 9781550025781
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172