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Master fixed income mathematics and bond valuation to analyze investments and manage risk with precision. Learn how to apply yield measures, duration, and pricing techniques in real-world bond markets.
This course provides a structured, step-by-step approach to understanding fixed income markets, from foundational concepts to advanced analytical tools. You will learn how bonds are priced, how yield measures such as YTM, IRR, and MIRR are calculated, and how interest rate changes impact bond values.
Through practical modules, you will apply duration, convexity, and DV01 to measure interest rate sensitivity and risk. The course also covers valuation mechanics such as day count conventions, accrued interest, clean and dirty pricing, and discounted instruments used in real trading environments.
You will further explore yield curve dynamics, spot and forward rates, and the macroeconomic forces influencing fixed income markets.
By the end of the course, you will be able to evaluate bond investments, interpret market movements, and apply quantitative financial techniques confidently.
Ideal for finance professionals and aspiring analysts, this course builds strong analytical skills for careers in banking, treasury, and capital markets.
This module introduces the core structure of the fixed income market, explaining how debt instruments function, how bonds are classified, and how yield concepts are defined. Learners explore the role of governments and corporations in raising capital, understand different types of bonds and return measures, and examine short-term money market instruments such as Certificates of Deposit. The module builds foundational knowledge essential for bond valuation and interest rate analysis.
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6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 26 minutes
Introduction to Fixed Income•1 minute
What is Fixed Income Market•1 minute
Type of Bonds•3 minutes
Types of Yield and Returns•6 minutes
Money Market•8 minutes
Certificate of Deposits•6 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Foundations of Fixed Income Markets•30 minutes
Entering the World of Fixed Income•10 minutes
Understanding Bond Instruments•10 minutes
Money Market & Short-Term Instruments•10 minutes
Bond Pricing & Risk Sensitivity
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores the mathematical foundation of bond pricing and interest rate sensitivity. Learners examine the inverse relationship between yield and price, apply duration and convexity concepts, and interpret measures such as DV01 and Modified Duration. The module also introduces bond cash flow modeling and return calculation using tools like XIRR, enabling practical financial analysis of bond investments.
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8 videos4 assignments
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8 videos•Total 73 minutes
Yield and Price Relationship•9 minutes
Formula Convexity•11 minutes
Formula Convexity Continues•9 minutes
Convexity and DVO I of Bond•7 minutes
M Duration and PVO 1 of Bond•8 minutes
Cash Flow of a Bond•10 minutes
XIRR Input Value•7 minutes
Example of Cash Flow of Bond Continues•12 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Bond Pricing & Risk Sensitivity•30 minutes
Yield–Price Dynamics•10 minutes
Duration & Price Sensitivity Measures•10 minutes
Understanding Bond Cash Flows•10 minutes
Valuation Mechanics & Market Conventions
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on bond valuation mechanics and market conventions that govern pricing accuracy. Learners analyze day count conventions, zero-coupon instruments, discounted yield calculations, and accrued interest adjustments. The module provides practical insight into clean and dirty pricing, enabling accurate trade settlement and valuation in real-world bond markets.
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8 videos4 assignments
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8 videos•Total 58 minutes
Day Count Convention•8 minutes
Day Count Convention Continues•7 minutes
Zero Coupon Instrument•8 minutes
Discounted Instrument•6 minutes
Discounted Yield and Yield Return Example•8 minutes
This module advances into return measurement and pricing formulas used in professional fixed income analysis. Learners examine Yield to Maturity assumptions, bond pricing formulas, premium and discount valuation, and internal rate of return techniques including IRR and MIRR. The module strengthens analytical decision-making skills for evaluating bond investments under varying market conditions.
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8 videos4 assignments
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8 videos•Total 67 minutes
Trade Output Space Example•11 minutes
Accured Interest•10 minutes
Accured Interest Continues•4 minutes
Yield to Maturity•8 minutes
Formula Of Price•5 minutes
Discounted Instruments•12 minutes
Internal Rate Of Returns (IRR)•11 minutes
Modified Internal Rate Of Returns (MIRR)•6 minutes
This module examines the term structure of interest rates and macroeconomic forces shaping bond markets. Learners explore spot rates, forward rates, yield curve dynamics, liquidity preference theory, and broader market expectations. The module connects mathematical rate structures to real-world economic drivers, enabling strategic fixed income decision-making.
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7 videos4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 62 minutes
Structure of Interest Rate and Spot Rate•11 minutes
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