#32 Fixed Income and Bonds 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing

In this insightful episode #32 of Investing Made Simple For European Women, we welcome Raffaele Prencipe, Portfolio Manager at Degroof Petercam. Together, we delve into the intricacies of fixed income securities, bonds and related market trends offering a wealth of knowledge for both beginner and seasoned investors. About the Guest: Raffaele Prencipe is a portfolio manager of global fixed income at DPAM. He previously was a credit trader and head of a credit trading team at BNP Paribas and Royal Bank of Canada in London. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Basics of Fixed Income and economic indicators What is a bond Investing in single bonds or in bond ETFs Credit Ratings and their importance Impact of Interest Rates Essential tips for first-time investors Quote of the Day: "Investing as early as possible and regularly is the best thing. Time in the market is more important than timing the market." Resources: Visit our website Centsational Women. For more free weekly tips on money, mindset and empowerment subscribe to our newsletter, leave us a review on your favorite platform or send us a voice note with your feedback and requests here. Your contribution enriches our community and shapes our collective journey. You can propose future topics, ask questions, or share your insights on our social media platforms too: * Instagram | @centsationalwomen * LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/centsational-women * Tiktok | @centsationalwomen * Youtube | www.youtube.com/@Centsationalwomen Thank you for joining us and as always Stay Centsational! ******** The show is dedicated to empowering European women with wealth management and personal finance knowledge, offering expert financial advice from financial advisors on investing, investment strategies, and how to start investing. It covers essential topics like financial management, retirement planning, and managing wealth, aiming to reduce financial stress and promote financial literacy. Viewers will also learn about building passive income, developing a strong money mindset, and achieving financial freedom and financial independence through smart investments and sound financial education. Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. The content hereby broadcast does not include any personalized investment advice nor any recommendation. Likewise, the content is not aimed at the remote promotion or distribution of financial product or investment services. Views expressed are personal opinions. Investing involves risks. Perform your own research. By continuing to engage with the content on this podcast, you acknowledge your understanding and agreement to these terms.  For a comprehensive disclaimer, please refer to our Terms & Conditions on our website.