COURSE DESCRIPTION
Fixed Income investments Analysis is a core unit in Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) qualification. A fixed–income security is an investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments and the eventual return of principal at maturity. This study focuses on debt types and various methods of valuation.
This paper is intended to enable you apply the knowledge and skills in valuation and analysis of fixed income
instruments in investment decisions.
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
These materials include item-by-item notes as outlined in the revised Kasneb CIFA syllabus as well as focused questions from previous examinations by the board. In addition, our platform offers a forum for learners to discuss issues related to a certain subject.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
A candidate must be able to demonstrate his/her ability to carry out the following tasks related to Fixed-Income Investments Analysis:
- Explain various types of fixed income instruments
- Assess various types of risks associated with fixed income instruments
- Describe the term structure of interest rates and analyse interest rate volatility
- Discuss, value and analyse fixed income instruments
- Value bonds using interest rate models
- Determine the value of bonds using yield and spread analysis
- Assess credit models and apply the models to determine credit default rates.
HOW TO STUDY AND PASS THIS COURSE
- Allocate enough time to the study text. You need at least 2 months to fully grasp the concepts of study.
- Set aside sometime for arithmetical problems practice.
- Have at least a week to pass through related past papers and final touches.
- Make use of our course-specific forums to discuss with classmates on issues not clear.