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Prepare for CFA Level 1: Fixed Income and Bond Markets

Board Infinity

Prepare for CFA Level 1: Fixed Income and Bond Markets

This course is part of Prepare for CFA Level 1 Exam: Master Core Finance Concepts Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze fixed income securities using pricing models and market-based valuation frameworks

  • Evaluate bond investments using yield measures, spreads, and return calculations

  • Apply interest rate risk tools like duration and convexity to assess bond sensitivity

  • Assess credit risk and structured products used in fixed income markets

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There are 7 modules in this course

This module introduces the foundational concepts of fixed income securities and the contractual structure of bonds. Learners explore bond features such as coupon structures, maturity, and issuer types while examining covenant protections and priority of claims. The module also analyzes bond market segmentation, embedded options, and the structure of primary and secondary bond markets.

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25 videos5 assignments1 plugin

This module focuses on the pricing of fixed income securities using time value of money principles. Learners examine how bond prices change with yield movements and explore concepts such as accrued interest, clean price, and dirty price. The module also introduces different yield measures and spread metrics used to evaluate bond investments.

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14 videos3 assignments

This module explores the motivations behind borrowing decisions made by corporations, financial institutions, and governments. Learners examine different funding instruments used in short-term and long-term debt markets, including repo agreements and sovereign debt instruments. The module also compares funding strategies used by corporate and government issuers.

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12 videos4 assignments

This module examines the term structure of interest rates and its role in bond valuation. Learners explore spot rates, forward rates, and par yield curves while understanding how these curves influence bond pricing and investment decisions. The module also introduces yield curve interpretation and its implications for market expectations.

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4 videos3 assignments

This module analyzes how changes in interest rates affect bond prices and returns. Learners explore the sources of bond returns, holding period returns, and the trade-off between price risk and reinvestment risk. The module also introduces duration and convexity measures used to assess bond price sensitivity.

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23 videos9 assignments

This module focuses on credit risk assessment and credit analysis frameworks used in fixed income investing. Learners examine credit ratings, yield spread drivers, and factors affecting borrower creditworthiness. The module also explores financial ratios, debt rankings, and credit evaluation techniques for corporate and sovereign issuers.

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17 videos4 assignments

This module introduces securitization structures and structured fixed income securities. Learners explore asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, and collateralized debt obligations while understanding the risks and benefits of securitized products. The module also examines prepayment risk, tranche structures, and credit enhancement mechanisms

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23 videos11 assignments

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