Description:

Fixed income markets refer to financial markets where fixed income securities such as bonds, Treasury bills, and other debt instruments are bought and sold. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of fixed income markets, including the types of fixed income securities, their characteristics, valuation methods, and the factors that affect their prices and yields. Participants will also learn about the role of fixed income markets in the overall economy, bond market participants, and the key features of different fixed income instruments.

Key Highlights:

• Comprehensive overview of fixed income markets
• Types and characteristics of fixed income securities
• Valuation methods for fixed income instruments
• Factors affecting bond prices and yields
• Role of fixed income markets in the economy

What you will learn:

• Understand the Types of Fixed Income Securities
  Learn about different types of fixed income securities such as bonds, Treasury bills, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and more.
• Explore Bond Valuation Methods
  Discover various valuation methods used to determine the fair value of fixed income instruments, including present value calculations and yield-to-maturity.
• Learn about Bond Price-Yield Relationship
  Gain insights into how bond prices and yields are inversely related and the impact of market forces on these variables.
• Analyze the Impact of Interest Rate Changes
  Understand how changes in interest rates affect bond prices and learn strategies to manage interest rate risk in fixed income portfolios.
• Examine the Role of Bond Market Participants
  Get an overview of the different participants in the bond market, including issuers, investors, intermediaries, and regulators.