Introduction to Fixed Income Analytics

To remain a competitive fixed income investor, both seasoned professionals and newcomers must stay up to date and knowledgeable about this continually evolving field. Nobody understands this better than fixed income experts Frank Fabozzi and Steven Mann. And now, with the revised and updated Introduction to Fixed Income Analytics, Second Edition, they provide complete coverage of the most important issues in this area. Following in the footsteps of the popular first edition, this reliable resource skillfully details the key analytical concepts used in the fixed income market and illustrates how they are computed. This book addresses everything from the valuation of fixed income securities with embedded options to the features of structured products-such as mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities-while also offering insights on basic principles like the time value of money. Updated to reflect current market trends, Introduction to Fixed Income Analytics, Second Edition will help practicing investment professionals invest wisely in this new era, as well as assist those aspiring to enter the field. Along the way, this practical guide: Outlines approaches to bond valuation based on the discounted cash flow framework as well as relative value analysis Ties in analytical concepts with what is available on the Bloomberg Terminal and walks you through relevant Bloomberg functions Explains a superior metric for quantifying a portfolio's risk exposure: conditional value-at-risk (VaR) Describes the various issues associated with interest rate swaps-from counterparties and risk-return profile to economic interpretation-and illustrates how to value them Each chapter includes end-of-chapter questions so readers can test their knowledge of the concepts discussed as well as refine any computational skills needed to succeed. Understanding fixed income analytics is essential in today's dynamic financial environment. The Second Edition of Introduction to Fixed Income Analytics will help you build a solid foundation in this field.