Yield Curve Analysis
INTRODUCTION
Is one of the most closely scrutinized indicators in the world of finance. Whether you’re managing your own personal portfolio or sitting at a bond trading desk on Wall Street, an understanding of Yield Curve Analysis is essential for delivering returns rather than losses. And, with an interest rate hike imminent, there has never been a more urgent time to learn how the Yield Curve affects your investments. will allow you to understand the impact of interest rates on the economy, the marketplace, and most importantly, your assets. With an understanding of this powerful decision-making tool, you will be far better prepared to protect your portfolio from the ephemeral nature of policy. Additionally, for those in finance-facing positions, such as Corporate Treasurer or Comptroller, Yield Curve Analysis will give you valuable context as you work with investment bankers and other external finance personnel to understand the status of your organization’s assets.
What you’ll learn
- You’ll be able to understand how yield curves depict fixed income instrument pricing and risk premiums
- You’ll be able to explain duration as a measure of the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a fixed-income investment to a change in interest rates
- You’ll be able to describe the different types of duration, and how each is used in managing and/or quantifying risk