From The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities--the most authoritative, widely read reference in the global fixed income marketplace--comes this sample chapter. This comprehensive survey of current knowledge features contributions from leading academics and practitioners and is not equaled by any other single sourcebook. Now, the thoroughly revised and updated seventh edition gives you the facts and formulas you need to compete in today's transformed marketplace. It places increased emphasis on applications, electronic trading, and global portfolio management.

"This updated and revised edition of editor Frank J. Fabozzi's classic resource includes the most current information available about fixed income securities, how to evaluate this information and how it can be used to enhance returns. In particular, there is updated and expanded coverage on bond market indexes, the high-yield bond market, international bond markets and instruments, brady bonds, standard & poor's sovereign ratings criteria, high-yield analysis of emerging markets debt, mortgages and overview of mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, nonagency CMOs, commercial mortgage-backed securities, auto-loan-backed securities, home equity loans (HELs) and HEL-backed securities, manufactured housing-backed ABS, credit card ABS, evaluating amortizing ABS: a primer on static spread, global corporate bond portfolio management, and international bond investing and portfolio management."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Thoroughly revised and updated, the eighth edition of Frank Fabozzi's classic collection - filled with chapters written by the industry's most trusted, authoritative fixed income experts' delivers every updated fact and formula today's finance professional needs.

From The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities--the most authoritative, widely read reference in the global fixed income marketplace--comes this sample chapter. This comprehensive survey of current knowledge features contributions from leading academics and practitioners and is not equaled by any other single sourcebook. Now, the thoroughly revised and updated seventh edition gives you the facts and formulas you need to compete in today's transformed marketplace. It places increased emphasis on applications, electronic trading, and global portfolio management.

The definitive guide to fixed income securities―updated and revised with everything you need to succeed in today’s market The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities has been the most trusted resource for fixed income investing for decades, providing everything sophisticated investors need to analyze, value, and manage fixed income instruments and their derivatives. But this market has changed dramatically since the last edition was published, so the author has revised and updated his classic guide to put you ahead of the curve. With chapters written by the leading experts in their fields, The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities, Ninth Edition provides expert discussions about: Basics of Fixed Income Analytics Treasuries, Agency, Municipal, and Corporate Bonds Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities The Yield Curve and the Term Structure Valuation and Relative Value Credit Analysis Portfolio Management and Strategies Derivative Instruments and their Applications Performance Attribution Analysis The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities is the most inclusive, up-to-date source available for fixed income facts and analyses. Its invaluable perspective and insights will help you enhance investment returns and avoid poor performance in the fixed income market.

From The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities--the most authoritative, widely read reference in the global fixed income marketplace--comes this sample chapter. This comprehensive survey of current knowledge features contributions from leading academics and practitioners and is not equaled by any other single sourcebook. Now, the thoroughly revised and updated seventh edition gives you the facts and formulas you need to compete in today's transformed marketplace. It places increased emphasis on applications, electronic trading, and global portfolio management.

A Comprehensive Guide to All Aspects of Fixed IncomeSecurities Fixed Income Securities, Second Edition sets thestandard for a concise, complete explanation of the dynamics andopportunities inherent in today's fixed income marketplace. FrankFabozzi combines all the various aspects of the fixed incomemarket, including valuation, the interest rates of riskmeasurement, portfolio factors, and qualities of individualsectors, into an all-inclusive text with one cohesive voice. This comprehensive guide provides complete coverage of the widerange of fixed income securities, including: U.S. Treasury securities Agencies Municipal securities Asset-backed securities Corporate and international bonds Mortgage-backed securities, including CMOs Collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) For the financial professional who needs to understand thefundamental and unique characteristics of fixed income securities,Fixed Income Securities, Second Edition offers themost up-to-date facts and formulas needed to navigate today'sfast-changing financial markets. Increase your knowledge of thismarket and enhance your financial performance over the long-termwith Fixed Income Securities, Second Edition. www.wileyfinance.com