Bonds Explained Simply | Presentation and Q&A with Michael Lebowitz

The risk/reward on certain bonds, like US Treasurys, is starting to look better than it has for a long time.

They're finally paying a meaningful yield.

And there are potential upside triggers that could move prices notably higher in 2023.

But most folks don't feel they understand bonds well enough to invest directly in them.

To address that, financial advisor Michael Lebowitz offered a layman's review of bond fundamentals this morning and then took Q&A from the audience.

[ashmatical]

This is the best explanation I’ve ever heard. Passed finance classes and CPCU tests without true understating. It all comes together now.

[melaniecohn]

Been trying to understand bonds for awhile and this was an excellent explanation. Thank you Adam! Always look forward to your interviews

[cathyfleischmann]

Wow, my basic knowledge of bonds just exploded with this explanation and analogies. Thank you to both Adam and Michael for bringing this to the masses. I feel much better equipped to talk about this subject now.

[StephanieMYTam]

This is really the best 101 course in bonds that I have watched in the YouTube universe. There is so much opportunity in the bonds market now. Can you do a part 2?

[milpitians]

This was a great stream. Wish I could have watched it live. Got a lot of good information on bonds through this such as what does "Yield to Worst" mean. Also, it was nice when Michael went over the possible downside and upside of buying long bonds. Wonderful job overall. Hope to see more videos like this in the future.

[TheAyesHaveIt]

Lebowitz was outstanding. Not many can articulate this complex subject so clearly.

[jrgoodland]

Thank you Adam, Michael and everyone on and involved in producing this amazing content! Love the deep dives. Now I feel I'm actually starting to understand bonds! I found your channel a few weeks back and watch every video now. Fantastic content, superb guests, really useful and helpful. Thank you :-)

[bmacaz]

Really love the deep dives like this. This really helped me understand bonds for the first time. Thank you!

[davidpate]

Awesome guest. I love the fact he's not trying to sell me anything, he's just an honest man.

[dbarns]

Thank you, Adam and Michael. Wonderful presentation with clear explanation. Please consider more presentations like this.

[bgmpt]

Michael did a superb job educating us about bonds, probably one of the best I've ever heard or read. And Adam was equally superb in the questions he posed.

[whitneywalsh]

I loved watching this video. Thank you Michael for your expertise. I want to invest in bonds so I think I now have a better understanding as to which direction I am comfortable with.

[RRags]

I love Mr. Leobowitz honesty. He admitted (as many of us should) that trading stocks and bonds during a high inflation environment is new to all of us (or at least those 60 and under)! Thank you sir! That has been a big component missing in all these financial conversations. The amount of inflation we are all experiencing is at 40 year highs.

[karenreddy]

Part of the risk as well is inflation - yields. If inflation stays high and yields don't change, you're losing $ when waiting.

Love this type of deep dive, keep them coming!

[marcuskelly]

I am heavily into bonds, so this is the most interesting and informative interview. Bonds have been good for me for the last 20 years. Hope they hold up.

[troybaca]

Adam - excellent guest, topic and discussion. There are a lot of us that have not had a good understanding of bonds, this really helped to demystify the nuances of how bonds work. Thank you, and yes, similar topics are highly desired.

[vicchatigny]

This was a great presentation. My one comment is the treasury bond ETF’s like TLT and EDV already reflect the anticipated interest rate hikes in 2022 and 2023. The current price of a long term bond does not bake in these anticipated Fed rate hikes.

[casienwhey]

Adam, you are doing A plus work lately. Really impressed by the quality of your videos and guests. I listen to Michael very closely so would recommend him as a future guest, very informative guy. As for other future programs, not sure if it's really specific to your channel theme, but would be very interested to see you interview some great technical traders - like in the Market Wizards books. Even if their particular styles of trading are not easily duplicated or transferable, I think their different approaches would make for some great interviews. Keep up the good work.

[bretgreen]

Fantastic Adam. Mr. Lebowitz really explains things well; he would make a great teacher. And your timing is perfect Adam, as I have been delving into the world of bonds for the first time recently. thank you so much. Happy Thanksgiving : )

[OuterEastLLC]

Thank you for the channel and the great guests. Much appreciated.