1. Auflage - April 2006
51,90 Euro
2006. 242 Seiten, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-01583-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-01583-4 - John Wiley & Sons

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This book gives an introduction to the bond markets to readers who have an interest in understanding what they are, how they work, and how they can be used, but do not want to be intimidated by mathematical formulae. This is achieved by relegating most of the mathematical formulae to an appendix and supplementing the book with an interactive website.

The book describes the different types of bonds including fixed-rate, floating-rate and index-linked bonds and many of their variants, together with how they are priced and valued. It provides an introduction to the repo, swaps, futures and derivatives markets, describes how yield curves may be used and discusses the appropriateness of different investment strategies.

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Preface.

Introduction.

1. What is a Bond and Who Issues Them?

1.1 Description of a bond.

1.2 The difference between corporate bonds and equities.

2. Types of Bonds and Other Instruments.

2.1 Fixed-rate bonds.

2.2 Floating-rate notes.

2.3 Index-linked bonds.

2.4 Hybrid bonds.

2.5 Other instrument types

3. How Do You Price and Value a Bond?

3.1 Compound interest.

3.2 Discounting and yield considerations.

3.3 Accrued interest.

3.4 How bonds are quoted.

3.5 Bond pricing.

3.6 Yields and related measures.

3.7 Floating-rate notes.

3.8 Real redemption yield.

3.9 Money market yields and discounts.

4. Bond Options and Variants.

4.1 Callable bonds.

4.2 Putable bonds.

4.3 Convertible bonds.

4.4 Dual currency bonds.

4.5 Mortgage-backed securities.

4.6 Collateralized debt obligations.

4.7 Bonds with conditional coupon changes.

4.8 Reverse floaters.

4.9 Bonds with warrant attached.

5. Yield Curves.

5.1 Yield curve shapes.

5.2 Zero-coupon or spot yield curves.

5.3 Forward or forward-forward yield curves.

5.4 Par yield curves.

5.5 Investment strategies for possible yield curves changes.

6. Repos.

6.1 Classic repos.

6.2 Sell/buy-backs.

6.3 Stock borrowing/lending.

7. Option Calculations.

7.1 Buying a call option.

7.2 Writing a call option.

7.3 Buying a put option.

7.4 Writing a put option.

7.5 Theoretical value of an option.

7.6 Combining options.

8. Credit and Other Risks and Ratings.

8.1 Credit risk.

8.2 Liquidity.

9. Swaps, Futures and Derivatives.

9.1 Swaps.

9.2 Credit risk in swaps.

9.3 Swaptions.

9.4 Futures.

9.5 Credit default swaps.

10. Portfolios and Other Considerations.

10.1 Holding period returns.

10.2 Immunization.

10.3 Portfolio measures.

10.4 Allowing for tax.

11. Indices.

11.1 Bond index classification.

11.2 Choosing indices.

11.3 Index data calculations.

11.4 Index continuity.

Appendix A: Using the Interactive Website.

Appendix B: Mathematical Formulae.

A.1 Accrued interest.

A.2 Current yield.

A.3 Simple yield to maturity.

A.4 Redemption yield.

A.5 Duration.

A.6 Modified duration.

A.7 Convexity.

A.8 Dispersion.

A.9 Annuities.

A.10 Simple margin.

A.11 Discounted margin.

A.12 Real redemption yield.

A.13 Convertible calculation.

A.14 Discount.

A.15 Money market yield.

A.16 Certificate of deposit yield.

A.17 Warrant calculation.

A.18 Compounding frequency adjustments.

A.19 Portfolio yield.

A.20 Portfolio Macaulay duration.

A.21 Portfolio modified duration.

Appendix C: Bond Market Glossary.

References.

Index.