The Management Of Bond Investments And Trading Of Debt

Written for managers and professionals in business and industry, and using a minimum of mathematical language, The Management of Bond Investments and the Trading of Debt addresses three key issues: Bondholder’s options, risks and rewards in making investments in debt instruments; The dynamics of inflation, and how they affect both trading in the bond market, and investment decisions; and The democratization of lending, socialization of risk, and effect of the global economy on the bond market. Financial expert Dimitris Chorafas discusses these issues in straightforward language for managers and professionals in commercial banks, securities houses, financial services companies, merchandising firms, manufacturing companies, and consulting firms, placing the mathematical treatment of the issues in the appendices, available for study but not necessary for understanding the business issues addressed in the book. Focuses on new issues of central importance in bond and debt trading today Uses clear, straightforward language for managers and professionals in business and industry, with mathematical treatment provided in appendices Thorough treatment of operational risk new to books on this topic

Why invest in bonds? What are the main advantages and disadvantages? How do you generate income with bonds? This book contains the know-how and knowledge needed to answer the most important questions on the subject. For the first time, a comprehensive and accessible guide will help you do so, showing you the basics of how the subject works. Inside the practical manual you will discover all the information you need to really understand what bonds are, what their characteristics are and how they work. From different types of issuers to technical characteristics, from risk assessment to duration-related mechanisms. The reader will learn step by step how to deal with the global bond market without hesitation. Forget the ineffective theoretical manuals from thousands of pages sold at crazy prices on the web and finally enjoy a reading that will give you the know-how you are looking for at an unbeatable price.

Investors need to be fully conversant with the differences in the way that bonds are structured, valued and traded. "Bond Market Securities" contains a wide range of methodologies that will help the reader to gain a good understanding of fixed income securities and some of their associated derivatives. "Bond Market Securities" investigates the fundamentals of fixed income analysis, reviewing the latest research and presenting it in an accessible way that is suitable for practitioners and graduate students alike. The research is summarized in a way that allows readers to apply results to their individual requirements. Important subjects are covered in a straightforward style, using only essential mathematics, while further references are listed in full so that the reader may undertake further research. Topics covered include: Bond mathematics Spot and forward rates Yield curve fitting techniques Term structure models Credit derivatives in the fixed income markets Stochastic models and option pricing Hybrid securities Forwards and futures Market trading considerations and techniques Mortgage-backed securities. Written by a debt markets professional with many years' experience trading bonds in the markets, the book focuses on the international nature of these instruments, allowing you to apply the techniques and applications covered in the book in every debt capital market, irrespective of geographical location. "Bond Market Securities" provides a concise and accessible description of the main elements of the markets, the instruments used and their applications, and will be ofvaluable use to both the experienced practitioner and the bond market novice. ""Bond Market Securities" is accessible to both scholars and practitioners, but sacrifices little in quantitative rigour or institutional detail. It will be added to my graduate reading lists"-- Professor Steve Satchell, Faculty of Economics and Politics, Cambridge University "In bond markets it is easy to overcomplicate things with too much jargon, too many technical terms and too many long mathematical formulae. Moorad's book brings refreshing clarity to the subject, helping show how (and why) these markets really work."-- Peter Matthews, Senior Credit Trader and Head of FRN Trading, ABN Amro Bank NV "Moorad is a rare combination - technically and intellectually brilliant and blessed with the personality and ability to communicate effectively with the rest of us. He has the ability to demystify the seemingly most complex concepts and an enthusiasm for his subject that shines through his writing and captures the reader's interest."-- Martin Barber, Partner, KPMG Consulting

The updated edition of a widely used textbook that covers fundamental features of bonds, analytical techniques, and portfolio strategy. This new edition of a widely used textbook covers types of bonds and their key features, analytical techniques for valuing bonds and quantifying their exposure to changes in interest rates, and portfolio strategies for achieving a client’s objectives. It includes real-world examples and practical applications of principles as provided by third-party commercial vendors. This tenth edition has been substantially updated, with two new chapters covering the theory and history of interest rates and the issues associated with bond trading. Although all chapters have been updated, particularly those covering structured products, the chapters on international bonds and managing a corporate bond portfolio have been completely revised. The book covers the basic analytical framework necessary to understand the pricing of bonds and their investment characteristics; sectors of the debt market, including Treasury securities, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and structured products (residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities); collective investment vehicles; methodologies for valuing bonds and derivatives; corporate bond credit risk; portfolio management, including the fundamental and quantitative approaches; and instruments that can be used to control portfolio risk.

HIGH-YIELD BONDS provides state-of-the-art research, strategies, and toolsÑalongside the expert analysis of respected authorities including Edward Altman of New York UniversityÕs Salomon Center, Lea Carty of MoodyÕs Investor Service, Sam DeRosa-Farag of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Martin Fridson of Merrill Lynch & Company, Stuart Gilson of Harvard University, Robert Kricheff of CS First Boston, and Frank Reilly of the University of Notre DameÑto help you truly understand todayÕs high-yield market. For added value and ease of reference, this high-level one-volume encyclopedia is divided into seven sections detailing virtually every aspect of high-yield bond investment. They include: Market structureÑThe role of investment banks in security innovation and market development, evolution of analytical methodologies, and recent leveraged loan market developments; Security risk analysisÑHistorical bond default rates, real interest rate and default rate relationships, and new simulation methodologies for modeling credit quality; Security valuationÑImpact of seniority and security on bond pricing and return, important trading factors, and a Monte Carlo simulation methodology for valuing bonds and options in the context of correlated interest rate and credit risk; Market valuation modelsÑEconometric studies which detail the importance of monetary influences, risk-free interest rates, default rates, mutual fund flows, and seasonal fluctuations; Portfolio managementÑHistorical perspective and comparison to alternative investments, analysis of indices available to investors, and specific portfolio selection and risk management strategies of professional fund managers; Distressed security investingÑHistorical risk and return information, plus an academic overview of the market and decision criteria for uncovering and investing in securities with higher-than-average risk-adjusted returns; Corporate finance considerationsÑEmerging firmsÕ strategic choice between external debt and equity financing, as well as the choice of issuing public versus private (Rule-144a) securities. HIGH-YIELD BONDS provides extensive coverage of bond valuation and the construction and management of high-yield portfolios. Advanced Monte Carlo simulation models for the valuation of bonds and options on bonds as well as risk assessments on portfolios of bonds under conditions of correlated interest rate and credit risk are demonstrated. In todayÕs explosive environment of multiple new issues and high risk versus return relationships, it is paramount that you get advice from analysts and experts who have been influential in shaping and defining the market. HIGH-YIELD BONDS will provide you with a valuable reference to this fascinating and constantly changing class of securities, helping you assemble a stable, diversified portfolio of fixed income investments that provides the greatest returns and the lowest risks.

This book examines the dynamic world of debt markets, products, valuation, and analysis. It also provides an in-depth understanding about this subject from experts in the field, both practitioners and academics. This volume spans the gamut from theoretical to practical and offers a useful balance of detailed and user-friendly coverage.

This book describes and defines bonds within the context of the capital markets and the different types of bonds that are traded. It includes a detailed look at the analytical techniques used in the market by traders and fund managers. This new edition will update the section on swaps and risk management, update all exercises and examples, add a new section on credit derivatives, add a section on structured finance securities & add a section on trading. Contents also include: Bond yield Measurement, Interest Rate Risk, The UK gilt market and corporate debt markets, Risk Management, Off-balance sheet instruments, including swaps and options, and Overseas and emerging markets.

Corporate and federal debt has increased over 350% in the last four years, accompanied by an explosion in the use of complex derivative products. To cope with this new market, fixed income traders - and the tools and techniques they use - have become increasingly sophisticated. There is an urgent need for a high-quality reference book on managing interest rate risk and on the primary and secondary markets for the outstanding bonds worth trillions of dollars. The Bond Market is a thorough guide to the mechanics of the market for U.S. Treasury securities and their derivative products. It explains the art and science of trading bonds for maximum profit with controlled risk, and illustrates how the best traders apply sound theoretical techniques under battlefield conditions. This is a valuable resource for readers with no prior knowledge of the bond market, as well as those who want to enhance their understanding of bond theory with real-life trading tools and techniques. The Bond Market looks at the big picture while focusing on important details. Based on her extensive trading experience, Christina I. Ray covers bond market basics and bond trading strategies, and provides an overview of the bond trading business. This one-of-a-kind reference shows readers how traders use mathematics to construct positions, in bonds or their derivatives, suitable for different market conditions and their own market risks; how traders determine the value of different securities and answers the critical question: Is bond movement random or can it be forecast? and the consistent approaches used by long-lived traders that readers can apply quantitatively to analyze the risk-reward profile of any position.