Fixed Income Analysis Workbook 4th Edition by Barbara S. Petitt, ISBN-13: 978-1119627449

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

Now in its fourth 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. 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

The fourth edition provides updated coverage of fixed income portfolio management including detailed applications of liability-driven and index-based strategies, exposure to the major types of yield curve strategies, and practical approaches to implementing active credit strategies.

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.