--- product_id: 1704931 title: "The Bond Book, Third Edition: Everything Investors Need to Know About Treasuries, Municipals, GNMAs, Corporates, Zeros, Bond Funds, Money Market Funds, and More" price: "S$59" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1704931-the-bond-book-third-edition-everything-investors-need-to-know store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # The Bond Book, Third Edition: Everything Investors Need to Know About Treasuries, Municipals, GNMAs, Corporates, Zeros, Bond Funds, Money Market Funds, and More **Price:** S$59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Bond Book, Third Edition: Everything Investors Need to Know About Treasuries, Municipals, GNMAs, Corporates, Zeros, Bond Funds, Money Market Funds, and More - **How much does it cost?** S$59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1704931-the-bond-book-third-edition-everything-investors-need-to-know) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Everything on Treasuries, munis,bond funds, and more! The bond buyer’s answer book―updated for the new economy “As in the first two editions, this third edition of The Bond Book continues to be the idealreference for the individual investor. It has all the necessary details, well explained andillustrated without excessive mathematics. In addition to providing this essential content, itis extremely well written.” ―James B. Cloonan, Chairman, American Association of Individual Investors “Annette Thau makes the bond market interesting, approachable, and clear. As much asinvestors will continue to depend on fixed-income securities during their retirement years,they’ll need an insightful guide that ensures they’re appropriately educated and served. The Bond Book does just that.” ―Jeff Tjornejoh, Research Director, U.S. and Canada, Lipper, Thomson Reuters “Not only a practical and easy-to-understand guide for the novice, but also a comprehensivereference for professionals. Annette Thau provides the steps to climb to the top of the bondinvestment ladder. The Bond Book should be a permanent fixture in any investment library!” ―Thomas J. Herzfeld, President, Thomas Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. “If the financial crisis of recent years has taught us anything, it’s buyer beware. Fact is, bondscan be just as risky as stocks. That’s why Annette Thau’s new edition of The Bond Book isessential reading for investors who want to know exactly what’s in their portfolios. It alsoserves as an excellent guide for those of us who are getting older and need to diversify intofixed income.” ―Jean Gruss, Southwest Florida Editor, Gulf Coast Business Review , andformer Managing Editor, Kiplinger’s Retirement Report About the Book The financial crisis of 2008 causedmajor disruptions to every sector ofthe bond market and left even the savviestinvestors confused about the safety oftheir investments. To serve these investors andanyone looking to explore opportunities infixed-income investing, former bond analystAnnette Thau builds on the features and authoritythat made the first two editions bestsellersin the thoroughly revised, updated, andexpanded third edition of The Bond Book. This is a one-stop resource for both seasonedbond investors looking for the latest informationon the fixed-income market and equitiesinvestors planning to diversify their holdings.Writing in plain English, Thau presentscutting-edge strategies for making the bestbond-investing decisions, while explaininghow to assess risks and opportunities. She alsoincludes up-to-date listings of online resourceswith bond prices and other information.Look to this all-in-one guide for information onsuch critical topics as: Buying individual bonds or bond funds The ins and outs of open-end funds,closed-end funds, and exchangetradedfunds (ETFs) The new landscape for municipal bonds:the changed rating scales, the neardemise of bond insurance, andBuild America Bonds (BABs) The safest bond funds Junk bonds (and emerging market bonds) Buying Treasuries without payinga commission From how bonds work to how to buy and sellthem to what to expect from them, The BondBook , third edition, is a must-read for individualinvestors and financial advisers who wantto enhance the fixed-income allocation of theirportfolios. Review: If you only read one book on bonds, this is the one. - Just finished reading "The Bond Book", and in my opinion is unequivocally the most comprehensive book on bond investing that I've read. Annette Thau brings a wealth of knowledge to the topic, in an easy to understand manner. Not only are all types of bonds explained, but a valuable perspective on what type(s) of bonds are best suitable for each individual investment style and objective. I found her explanation on bond funds vs individual bonds to be particularly insightful. I would love to see an updated version of the book after 2022, which was the worst year for bonds in nearly a century. Review: If you want to learn about bonds this is the book to start with - The bond market is complex but bonds should be a part of anyones investing strategy. Annette Thau's book is an excellent comprehensive introduction to bond investing. It will really help you make decisions about your bond investing and understand the historical context of current market movements - which turns out to be very important in the bond market! If you read any book read this one. Don't be scared off by the 428 page size - it is set up so that you can read whatever parts are useful to you. Its organized in a clear and concise manner with clear detailed explanations of complex ideas. The first hundred pages is the basics and is excellent. The second hundred and sixty pages is about the individual types of bonds. Then a section on bond funds followed by portfolio construction and asset allocation. If there is any criticism I found this last section weak but this information can be better gained elsewhere. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #79,841 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Bonds Investing (Books) #14 in Mutual Funds Investing (Books) #183 in Introduction to Investing | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 369 Reviews | ## Images ![The Bond Book, Third Edition: Everything Investors Need to Know About Treasuries, Municipals, GNMAs, Corporates, Zeros, Bond Funds, Money Market Funds, and More - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61NAFNgZeOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you only read one book on bonds, this is the one. *by J***D on June 22, 2025* Just finished reading "The Bond Book", and in my opinion is unequivocally the most comprehensive book on bond investing that I've read. Annette Thau brings a wealth of knowledge to the topic, in an easy to understand manner. Not only are all types of bonds explained, but a valuable perspective on what type(s) of bonds are best suitable for each individual investment style and objective. I found her explanation on bond funds vs individual bonds to be particularly insightful. I would love to see an updated version of the book after 2022, which was the worst year for bonds in nearly a century. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you want to learn about bonds this is the book to start with *by M***E on June 28, 2017* The bond market is complex but bonds should be a part of anyones investing strategy. Annette Thau's book is an excellent comprehensive introduction to bond investing. It will really help you make decisions about your bond investing and understand the historical context of current market movements - which turns out to be very important in the bond market! If you read any book read this one. Don't be scared off by the 428 page size - it is set up so that you can read whatever parts are useful to you. Its organized in a clear and concise manner with clear detailed explanations of complex ideas. The first hundred pages is the basics and is excellent. The second hundred and sixty pages is about the individual types of bonds. Then a section on bond funds followed by portfolio construction and asset allocation. If there is any criticism I found this last section weak but this information can be better gained elsewhere. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent Introduction with very little math *by Z***U on June 4, 2013* This book covers a wide range of introductory topics to bonds and does a decent job explaining how to select bonds in their respective categories. However, I found the more important concepts to be lacking, especially when math is involved. Thau seems to avoid incorporating formulas in this book, which makes it harder for me to grasp the intuition between how bonds are priced, their relation to interest rates, and other concepts such as zero coupon bonds. For example, Thau completely skips the math behind Yield to Maturity and just incorporates the qualitative factors behind it. By talking only about the effects of the math and not the math itself, Thau forces you to memorize the relationships between various aspects of the bonds, which can become convoluted. However, for the non-math oriented investors, this book is very helpful and offers a great deal of insight into bond selection. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Bond Book, Third Edition: Everything Investors Need to Know About Treasuries, Municipals, GNMAs, Corporates, Zeros, Bond Funds, Money Market Funds, and More - Bond Investing For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance)) - Step by Step Bond Investing: A Beginner's Guide to the Best Investments and Safety in the Bond Market (Step by Step Investing) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1704931-the-bond-book-third-edition-everything-investors-need-to-know](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1704931-the-bond-book-third-edition-everything-investors-need-to-know) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*