About this ebook
Most individual investors know far less about bonds than they do about stocks. This is a mistake. Bonds are the largest asset class in the world by total value, dwarfing global equity markets in size. They serve as the primary tool of monetary policy, the foundation of balanced portfolio construction, and one of the most reliable sources of income available to long-term investors.
Understanding fixed income makes you a better investor across every asset class. Bond yields influence equity valuations. The yield curve signals recessions. Credit spreads reflect risk appetite across the entire financial system. The investor who does not understand bonds is missing the context in which all other financial markets operate.
This book covers bonds from first principles — what they are, how they are priced, the major categories, the risks, and how to build sensible fixed income exposure in a portfolio. Written plainly, without unnecessary complexity, but with enough depth to make you genuinely capable.
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About the author
I grew up near London, England before moving to Canada when I was 13, though I had a modest upbringing I was surrounded by some of the wealthiest members of society from an early age. That environment gave me an education that no classroom could fully replicate.
While I was earning my degree in Economics I began trading stocks and options learning the basics of trading. After earning over 700% on a few call options I was hooked on learning more, expanding my knowledge on many different strategies and investment vehicles over the years.
By my mid-twenties I was working with directors and C-suite executives as a trusted analyst at multinational corporations, companies operating in the billions. This gave me a front-row seat to how major businesses are managed and how money moves at the highest levels.
The Market Mentor Series is my way of passing on some of the knowledge I’ve gained while being written for everyone, and backed by a lifetime of having real money on the line.
