Description

This comprehensive reference on bonds takes a practical real-world approach to the subject. It contains detailed presentations of each type of bond and includes a wide range of products. Extensive discussions include not only the instruments, but also their investment characteristics, the state-of-the art technology for valuing them, and portfolio strategies for using them. Chapter topics include pricing, measuring yield, price volatility, municipal securities, non-U.S. bonds, performance measurement and evaluation, and interest-rate options. For portfolio managers and analysts in their quest for sound investments, and for individuals seeking to become more knowledgeable investors.

“Bond Markets, Analysis and Strategies, 4th edition, takes a practical real-world approach to bond investing. It includes a detailed discussion of each type of bond and interest rate derivative instrument. The text features a comprehensive discussion of not only the instruments, but also their investment characteristics, the state-of-the-art technology for valuing them, techniques for quantifying interest rate risk, and portfolio strategies for using them. These strategies include active strategies and structured portfolio strategies.”–BOOK JACKET.

   * Hardcover: 624 pages
   * Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4th edition (August 6, 1999)
   * Language: English