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Overview
The objective is as much as possible to simplify some of the technical terminology around bonds and bond markets and give an intuitive feel for bonds and bond market concepts.
What will you learn?
By the end of this Bond Markets - Introduction course at BPP University, you will be able to:
- Explain the role of bonds and bond markets in finance, and distinguish bonds from equities and corporate loans
- Identify the main participants in bond markets and understand how bonds are used by borrowers and investors
- Interpret the key terminology, structures, and features of the bond market and bond asset class
- Apply the essentials of bond pricing, yields, and yield curves to real-world financial situations
- Recognise the roles of credit ratings, bond covenants, and the factors driving bond markets
- Understand the characteristics of government bonds, high yield bonds, asset-backed securities, and other bond types
- Assess the relationship between interest rates, bond prices, and risk measures such as duration and convexity
Programme Structure
This course will cover:- Role of Bonds in Finance
- Bonds vs. equities
- Bonds vs. corporate loans
- Market participants and their use of bonds
- Bonds defined
- Bond market terminology and jargon
- Characteristics of the bond asset class
- How to interpret the bond pages of the Financial Times
- Major issuers: domestic and international markets
- Bond Pricing and Yields
- Bond pricing
- Clean and dirty pricing
- Running yield and Yield-to-Maturity (YTM/GRY)
- Yield curves and their uses
- Government Bond Markets
- The UK gilt market and key participants (DMO, GEMMS, IDB)
- Other major government bond markets: T-Bonds, JGBs, Bunds
- Overview of money markets as they link to bond markets
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Finance View 121 other Short Courses in Finance in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course will help those with little or no knowledge of bond and fixed-income securities to gain a good understanding of the intrinsic nature of the instruments and the markets on which they trade.
- It is particularly relevant for investment bankers, corporate financiers, corporate bankers, investment managers, analysts, brokers, investment advisors, operations and support staff and others involved with the bond markets for the first time.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents906 GBP / full≈ 906 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents906 GBP / full≈ 906 GBP / full
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