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Training Course | Financial Markets | The Fundamentals of Financial Markets-Level 2 - Finance Tutoring
Financial Markets Training Courses
The Fundamentals of Fixed Income Markets
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IN-HOUSE TRAINING
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Duration: 2 days
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1850,00 € VAT Exempt (*)
📌 Reference: FOFIM-185
(*) As a training organization, Finance Tutoring benefits from a VAT exemption under Article 261-4-4° of the French General Tax Code (CGI).
Training Description
The training The Fundamentals of Fixed Income Markets provides a clear understanding of how bond markets and interest rates function, covering key players and the fundamental principles of rate formation.
Designed for finance professionals and investors looking to deepen their knowledge of fixed income markets, this training will help you understand the role of central banks, governments, and institutional investors, as well as the impact of monetary policies on interest rates.
This course covers essential concepts such as fixed income market instruments (bonds, money market products, interest rate derivatives), yield curve formation, bond valuation methods, and interest rate risk management. You will also explore investment strategies and the impact of monetary policy decisions on these markets.
Through a combination of theory and practical case studies, you will develop a solid foundation for analyzing interest rate trends, comparing financial instruments, and implementing investment strategies adapted to economic cycles and market conditions.
Training Objectives
- Understand the functioning of fixed income markets and their role in the economy.
- Identify the main participants in the bond market and their interactions.
- Know the instruments of fixed income markets, their characteristics, and their uses.
- Grasp the factors influencing interest rates and the yield curve.
- Know the main valuation methods for fixed income instruments.
- Understand investment strategies and interest rate risk management.
- Discover the use of interest rate derivatives.
- Grasp regulatory concepts and risk management in fixed income markets.
Target Audience
- Retail Investor
- Investment Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Portfolio Manager
- Corporate Banker
- Corporate Treasurer
Training Duration
- 2 days (14 hours)
Training Program: The Fundamentals of Fixed Income Markets
I. Introduction to Fixed Income Markets
- Key Characteristics: Definition, role, and structure of fixed income markets
- Main Market Participants: Central banks, governments, corporations, institutional investors
Case Study:
Identifying major market participants and their influence on fixed income markets
- Primary and Secondary Markets: Bond issuance, trading venues, interbank market, and interest rate derivatives
II. Fixed Income Instruments
- Bonds: Features, pricing, yield, duration, and convexity
- Money Market Instruments: Treasury bills, certificates of deposit, repo agreements
- Interest Rate Derivatives: Interest rate swaps, futures, options on rates
Case Study:
Comparing risk and return profiles of different fixed income instruments
III. Interest Rate Determination and Yield Curve
- Factors Influencing Interest Rates: Inflation, monetary policy, economic growth
- The Yield Curve: Term structure, normal vs. inverted curve, expectations theory
Case Study:
Analyzing yield curve shifts during a financial crisis