Bonds on the Menu — The Secret Ingredient Behind Stronger Portfolios
Unbearably Bullish with Donald B. Johns III · Jul 28, 2026 · 12 min
Show Notes
Episode 4.5 of Taco Tuesday on Unbearably Bullish — bonds are the secret ingredient most investors overlook. Learn how they work and why they belong in stronger portfolios.
Bonds On The Menu
The Secret Ingredient Behind Stronger Portfolios
Welcome back to Taco Tuesday on the Unbearably Bullish Podcast!
Today we're serving up one of the most important investing lessons every investor should understand.
While stocks often dominate the conversation, bonds have historically played an important role in helping investors pursue income, diversification, and portfolio stability. In this episode, Donald Johns explains the fundamentals of fixed-income investing using the fun, easy-to-follow Taco Tuesday format.
- On Today's Menu:
- What is a bond?
- U.S. Treasury Bonds
- Corporate Bonds
- Municipal Bonds
- Coupon Rates & Yields
- Maturity & Duration
- Interest Rate Risk
- Credit Risk
- Diversification & Portfolio Construction
- Chef's Special
- Bull Bite of the Week
- Taco Challenge
Whether you're a new investor, entrepreneur, business owner, or simply looking to improve your financial literacy, this episode is designed to simplify one of the most misunderstood areas of investing.
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Episode disclosure
The Unbearably Bullish Podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, legal, tax, or professional advice. Discussions involving bonds, fixed-income securities, stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and other investments are presented solely to improve financial literacy and are not recommendations to buy, sell, or hold any security. All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Bond prices generally fluctuate with changes in interest rates, and issuers may fail to meet their payment obligations. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own independent research and consult qualified financial, legal, and tax professionals before making investment decisions.
