This is a specialized training course designed to provide Interns, Analysts or beginners in finance with the foundational knowledge and skills needed in the world of fixed income securities and interest rate markets. This course is structured to be accessible for those with little to no prior experience in finance, focusing on the basics of fixed income instruments such as government bonds and their derivatives, and how they are used within the broader financial markets.
Participants can expect to learn about the mechanics of fixed income markets, key concepts related to interest rates, and how these rates impact the value of fixed income securities. The course includes practical examples and case studies. This is particularly beneficial for those working in areas such as sales and trading, asset management, or financial analysis, where understanding fixed income and rates markets is crucial.
Course Features
- Lectures 37
- Quizzes 7
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 2
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 37 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Introduction to Government Bonds"Introduction to Government Bonds" shows how to calculate the price of a generic government bond given its yield, and its yield given its price9
- 1.1Introduction to Government Bonds
- 1.2Intro to Government Bonds – Powerpoint 118 Minutes
- 1.3Introduction to Government Bonds – Excel 118 Minutes
- 1.4Intro to Government Bonds – Powerpoint 29 Minutes
- 1.5Introduction to Government Bonds – Excel 25 Minutes
- 1.6Introduction to Government Bonds – Powerpoint 34 Minutes
- 1.7Introduction to Government Bonds – Excel 34 Minutes
- 1.8Introduction to Government Bonds DOWNLOADS
- 1.9Quiz: Introduction to Government Bonds Module20 Questions
- Introduction to Economics for Fixed Income Markets"Introduction to Economics for Fixed Income Markets" is an introductory course designed to merge the principles of economics with the complexities of fixed income markets, exploring the interplay between economic data and fixed income prices and yields7
- 2.1Introduction to Economics for Fixed Income Markets1 Minute
- 2.2Introduction to Economics for Fixed Income Markets 114 Minutes
- 2.3Introduction to Economics for Fixed Income Markets 28 Minutes
- 2.4Introduction to Economics for Fixed Income Markets 38 Minutes
- 2.5Introduction to Economics for Fixed Income Markets 45 Minutes
- 2.6Introduction to Economics for Fixed Income Markets DOWNLOADS
- 2.7Quiz: Introduction to Economics for Fixed Income Markets Module20 Questions
- Introduction to Repo"Introduction to Repo" is a foundational course designed to provide a basic understanding of the repo (sale and repurchase repurchase agreement) market, making it ideal for those looking to gain a baseline knowledge in this specific area of finance.4
- Introduction to Bond Futures"Introduction to Bond Futures" is aimed at providing an understanding of bond futures, including their mechanics, basic trading strategies, and their relationship with bond repo and the swap market7
- 4.1Introduction to Bond Futures1 Minute
- 4.2Introduction to Bond Futures 15 Minutes
- 4.3Introduction to Bond Futures 213 Minutes
- 4.4Introduction to Bond Futures 37 Minutes
- 4.5Introduction to Bond Futures 45 Minutes
- 4.6Introduction to Bond Futures Downloads
- 4.7Quiz: Introduction to Bond Futures Module20 Questions
- Introduction to Interest Rate Swaps"Introduction to Interest Rate Swaps" is designed to provide an understanding of interest rate swaps, including their structure, pricing, basic risk management, and their role in modern financial markets. Suitable for professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in this specific derivative instrument7
- 5.1Introduction to Interest Rate Swaps1 Minute
- 5.2Introduction to Interest Rate Swaps 111 Minutes
- 5.3Introduction to Interest Rate Swaps 211 Minutes
- 5.4Introduction to Interest Rate Swaps 38 Minutes
- 5.5Introduction to the Excel spreadsheet on Interest Rate Swaps10 Minutes
- 5.6Introduction to Interest Rate Swaps Downloads
- 5.7Quiz: Introduction to Interest Rate Swaps Module20 Questions
- Introduction to Swaptions"Introduction to Swaptions" is designed to provide a basic understanding of Swaptions, covering their trading, structure, and the strategic use of these derivatives in managing financial risks associated with interest rate fluctuations​5
- Introduction to Inflation Linked Bonds"Introduction to Inflation Linked Bonds" is designed to provide an understanding of inflation-linked bonds (ILBs), covering their mechanics, valuation, and strategic use in protecting investments against inflation. Suitable for investors and finance professionals seeking knowledge in this area of fixed income securitie​s5
Requirements
- No previous experience or qualifications required to take this course
Features
- Short, concise video training
- Complex concepts explained in an easy to understand format
- Downloadable Excel examples and quizzes
Target audiences
- Anyone working or intending to work in the Financial Services industry with an interest in derivatives
