Bonds are an essential portfolio building block, but they can also be difficult to understand, especially when yields are on the move and interest rates and Federal Reserve policy are in the news. We’re here to clear things up with our guide on how bonds work, including the risks, benefits and the role bonds can play in a long-term investor’s portfolio. Our Bond Basics special report breaks down what you need to know about fixed-income investing by: Comparing bonds and bond funds Explaining the relationship between price and yield Assessing credit, interest-rate and inflation risk Defining common terms and describing types of bonds If you’ve ever wondered what “duration” and “maturity” mean or what a bond coupon is, this is the report for you. Please fill out the form to get your free, no-obligation copy of Bond Basics today!