Fixed Income Analysis Workbook

THE THOROUGHLY REVISED AND UPDATED THIRD EDITION OF THE COMPANION WORKBOOK TO FIXED INCOME ANALYSIS

Now in its third edition, the Fixed Income Analysis Workbook offers a range of practical information and exercises that will enhance your understanding of the tools, strategies, and techniques associated with fixed–income portfolio management. Edited by financial experts Barbara S. Petitt, Jerald E. Pinto, and Wendy L. Pirie, and written by a team of knowledgeable contributors, this hands–on resource helps busy professionals and those new to the discipline apply the concepts and methodologies that are essential for mastery.

The Workbook is an accessible guide for understanding the metrics, methods, and mechanics as applied in the competitive world of fixed–income analysis. It also provides a stress–free way to practice the tools and techniques described in the companion text. The Fixed Income Analysis Workbook includes information and exercises to help you:

Work real–world problems associated with fixed–income risk and return Review the fundamentals of asset–backed securities Comprehend the principles of credit analysis Understand the arbitrage–free valuation framework Practice important methods and techniques before applying them in actual situations

For anyone who wants a more solid understanding of fixed–income portfolio management, the Fixed Income Analysis Workbook is a comprehensive and practical resource.

BARBARA S. PETITT, PHD, CFA, is Director, Curriculum Projects, EMEA, in the Education Division at CFA Institute. She holds a master′s in management from EDHEC Business School as well as a master′s in research and a PhD in finance from the University of Grenoble. She is a member of CFA Institute and CFA Society of the UK.

JERALD E. PINTO, PHD, CFA, has been at CFA Institute since 2002 as Visiting Scholar, Vice President, and now Director, Curriculum Projects, in the Education Division for the CFA and CIPM programs. He holds an MBA from Baruch College and a PhD in finance from the Stern School and is a member of CFA Virginia.

WENDY L. PIRIE, PHD, CFA, is Director, Curriculum Projects, in the Education Division at CFA Institute. She holds a PhD in accounting and finance from Queen′s University at Kingston, Ontario, and MBAs from the Universities of Toronto and Calgary. She is a member of CFA Institute, New York Society of Security Analysts, and CFA Society of Chicago.