Fixed Income

Learn how the option-adjusted spread (OAS) helps in comparing fixed-income securities with embedded options, providing a more accurate analysis than simple yield comparisons.

Unlock the potential of your investments by understanding and utilizing the bond equivalent yield (BEY) to compare short-term and traditional fixed-income securities.

Learn how to enhance your bond investment returns using the roll-down return strategy by leveraging the yield curve.

Explore the concept of flat markets across stocks, bonds, and forex trading. Learn how understanding flat conditions can refine your trading strategies for better outcomes.

Discover the benefits, workings, and special considerations of Kiwi Bonds. These investments, exclusive to New Zealand residents, offer dependable returns and government-backed security.

Discover the compelling concept of laddering—an investment technique designed to generate consistent cash flow and minimize risks. Learn how it applies in different scenarios, such as retirement planning and securities underwriting.

Learn about the Weighted Average Remaining Term (WART), a crucial metric in the assessment of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. Understand its calculation, implications, and related terms.

Master the concept of the Zero-Volatility Spread (Z-Spread) and learn how it helps investors assess bond prices with precision.

Discover how equity-linked notes (ELNs) combine fixed-income security with equity performance for high return potential and principal protection.

Explore the dynamics of Variable Coupon Renewable Notes, a debt security that aligns with market conditions through periodic interest rate adjustments.