This handy title shows potential investors, and those with an interest in the bond markets, how to assess the risks and rewards and give criteria on which to base investment decisions. The following areas are included: Gilt Edge Bonds, Corporate Bonds, Convertibles, Index Linked Bonds, Zeros, Undated stocks, Euro Bonds, High-Risk Junk Bonds and Bond funds.Learn to: * Determine which bonds and gilts are carrying a premium and which a discount * Diversify a portfolio to smooth delayed payments of interest * Guard against default by the issuer * Avoid the liquidity risk of rising rates * Assess market risk.