A detailed examination of the various types of securities within the Canadian securities industry including equities, fixed-income securities, derivatives, and alternative investments.
This section provides a comprehensive look at Fixed-Income Funds, types of mutual funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities to generate consistent returns through interest income and potential capital appreciation.
An in-depth exploration of the fixed-income marketplace, its significance, key participants, market size, and liquidity characteristics.
Exploration of the significance of fixed-income securities in providing regular income, preserving capital, and diversifying investment portfolios.
A comprehensive exploration of credit risk, credit ratings, and their implications on fixed-income securities, including distinctions between investment-grade and high-yield bonds.
This section explores how investors can interpret credit ratings, detailing the rating scales used by credit agencies and understanding the implications of these ratings on investment decisions and bond pricing.
An in-depth exploration of Yield to Maturity (YTM), its significance, and the method for calculating it, emphasizing its critical role in evaluating fixed-income securities.
An in-depth analysis of the Yield to Call (YTC) and Yield to Put (YTP) for callable and putable bonds, including scenario analysis for varying market conditions.
Understand the critical aspects of the price-yield relationship in bond markets, including the inverse relationship and the impact of duration.
Understanding the nuances of bond pricing including the calculation of accrued interest and the distinction between clean and dirty prices.
A comprehensive exploration of trading strategies for bonds, focusing on Buy and Hold vs. Active Trading approaches and various related concepts.
An in-depth look at the processes and regulations involved in bond market trade settlement.
An in-depth examination of how bond indexes are constructed, focusing on selection criteria and weighting methodologies.
An in-depth look at the venues where bonds are traded, including exchange-traded bonds and the over-the-counter market.
Comprehensive summary of Chapter 12 focusing on financing and listing securities in capital markets, including federal and provincial financing, corporate capital raising, the Passport System, short form prospectuses, continuous disclosure requirements, after-market stabilization, and pros and cons of listing shares on an exchange.
Explore the various styles of fixed-income managers and how their strategies differ based on term-to-maturity, credit quality, and interest rate anticipation. Learn about the terms, frequently asked questions, and key concepts in fixed-income management.
Learn the intricacies of the primary and secondary markets, how they function, and their roles in the financial ecosystem. Dive into the specifics of initial public offerings (IPOs), trading mechanisms, and much more.
Exploring the workings of dealer markets, including the over-the-counter trading of bonds, debentures, and unlisted equities. The guide illuminates the methods and advantages of trading in dealer markets and synthesizes regulatory nuances in Canada.
An in-depth guide to understanding the disposition of fixed-income securities, covering capital gains, accrued interest, and practical examples.
Learn how to calculate yield to maturity on bonds, understand its significance, and explore detailed procedures with examples and formulas.
Explore the impact of bond maturity on price volatility, illustrating why longer-term bonds are more volatile than shorter-term bonds. Learn with examples and detailed tables.
Explore the nuances of how coupon rates affect bond price volatility with detailed explanations, FAQs, formulas, charts, and a comprehensive glossary of terms.
Explore the intricate process of buying bonds through an investment dealer, covering both large institutional and smaller firms, role of inter-dealer brokers, and essential techniques for efficient bond trading.
