Fixed Income Securities - (Wiley Finance) 4th Edition by Bruce Tuckman & Angel Serrat (Hardcover) (2024)

About the Book

"Fixed-income securities traditionally promised fixed cash flows (like bonds), but there have been many newly-created fixed income securities for which the promised cash flows depend on the level of interest rates, making them hard to value. This revised book covers the most advanced thinking in the field and comprehensively shows how to value the complete universe of fixed income securities. Included are all the latest fixed income securities valuation models and techniques, and their applications in real world situations. The fourth edition will include a completely new intro chapter on global markets that reflects the numerous changes since the Crash of 2008, and updates throughout the rest of the book"--

Book Synopsis

Build or brush up on the foundation you need to be a sophisticated fixed income professional with this proven book

Fixed Income Securities: Tools for Today's Markets has been a valued resource for practitioners and students for over 25 years. Clearly written, and drawing on a myriad of real market examples, it presents an overview of fixed income markets; explains the conceptual frameworks and quantitative tool kits used in the industry for pricing and hedging; and examines a wide range of fixed income instruments and markets, including: government bonds; interest rate swaps; repurchase agreements; interest rate futures; note and bond futures; bond options and swaptions; corporate bonds; credit default swaps; and mortgages and mortgage-backed securities.

Appearing a decade after its predecessor, this long-awaited Fourth Edition is comprehensively revised with:

  • An up-to-date overview, including monetary policy with abundant reserves and the increasing electronification of market
  • All new examples, applications, and case studies, including lessons from market upheavals through the pandemic
  • New material on fixed income asset management
  • The global transition from LIBOR to SOFR and other rates

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR PRAISE FOR FIXED INCOME SECURITIES

"This eagerly awaited update of the classic fixed income textbook presents clear, well-organized analytics and a treasure trove of global institutional detail and historical context."

--JENNIFER CARPENTER, Professor of Finance, NYU Stern School of Business

"Fixed Income Securities is the go-to textbook on the subject, and will remain so because of this comprehensive revision. Tuckman and Serrat make their world-leading knowledge accessible and lively. There is no substitute for this modern and expert blend of institutional knowledge, conceptual frameworks, and quantitative models."

--DARRELL DUFFIE, The Adams Distinguished Professor of Management and Professor of Finance, Stanford Graduate School of Business

"This masterfully crafted book provides the perfect blend of intuition, foundational principles, insightful examples, and market insights. It provides a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of the fixed income markets in a way that makes it both a pleasure to read and an essential reference for anyone interested in learning about these securities. I strongly recommend this classic."

--FRANCIS LONGSTAFF, Distinguished Professor of Finance, Allstate Chair in Insurance and Finance, UCLA Anderson School of Management

"This book stands out by its detailed description of instruments--without compromising on theory--and by the richness of the illustrations and applications sprinkled throughout the book. The authors' credentials are clearly impeccable, both in training and experience at the cutting edge of fixed income markets. This is a must read for practitioners interested in understanding how these markets function."

--RAVI K. MATTU, Global Head of Analytics, PIMCO

"This edition of Fixed Income Securities includes analysis of many new fixed income concepts and instruments, brought to life with excellent commentary and real-world examples. It is an essential guide for any practitioner trying to understand the significant evolution of the fixed income market over the past decade."

--JEFFREY MELI, Head of Research, Barclays Investment Bank

"Fixed Income Securities covers everything from classical methods to original new research relevant to the theory and practice of fixed income trading and risk management. Examples are worked through including practical estimation techniques. This book will be extremely useful to new and seasoned professionals."

--ANDREW MORTON, Global Head of Markets, Citi

"Fixed Income Securities is excellent, seamlessly combining theory and experience to make the global fixed-income markets come alive for students and practitioners. The fourth edition updates multiple examples and adds context to conceptual presentations. It is obvious that the authors not only understand and articulate theory with ease, but also enjoy its application to myriad simple and complicated instruments."

--MYRON SCHOLES, 1997 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, Frank E. Buck Professor of Finance, Emeritus, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University

About the Author

BRUCE TUCKMAN is a Clinical Professor of Finance at New York University's Stern School of Business, where he teaches fixed income and derivatives to undergraduates and MBAs. He ran research groups as a Managing Director at major investment banks for 15 years and recently served as Chief Economist of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. He received his PhD in Economics from MIT.

ANGEL SERRAT is Head of Quantitative Investments at the fixed income department of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). He started an academic career at the University of Chicago and moved to industry in 1999. He held strategy and trading positions at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Capula Investment Management, where he was a partner and Chief Strategist. He holds a PhD from MIT.

Fixed Income Securities - (Wiley Finance) 4th Edition by  Bruce Tuckman & Angel Serrat (Hardcover) (2024)

FAQs

What are the disadvantages of fixed-income securities? ›

Fixed-income securities typically provide lower returns than stocks and other types of investments, making it difficult to grow wealth over time. Additionally, fixed-income investments are subject to interest rate risk.

Are fixed-income bonds safe? ›

The safety of a bond fund depends on the risks of its underlying holdings. There are two primary risks with fixed income investments, credit risk and interest rate risk.

How are fixed-income securities valued? ›

A fixed-income bond can be valued using a market discount rate, a series of spot rates, or a series of forward rates. A bond yield-to-maturity can be separated into a benchmark and a spread.

Is fixed-income the same as bonds? ›

Bonds – also known as fixed income – are essentially an IOU. Governments and companies borrow money when they issue bonds, then promise to repay it at the end of the bond's life.

How risky are fixed-income funds? ›

Fixed income risks occur due to the unpredictability of the market. Risks can impact the market value and cash flows from the security. The major risks include interest rate, reinvestment, call/prepayment, credit, inflation, liquidity, exchange rate, volatility, political, event, and sector risks.

Is it good to invest in fixed-income securities? ›

“Fixed income investments can provide a degree of stability, especially for investors who are holding such investments for their income-generating ability and not actively trading based on price changes.”

What happens to fixed-income securities when interest rates rise? ›

Rising interest rates affect bond prices because they often raise yields. In turn, rising yields can trigger a short-term drop in the value of your existing bonds. That's because investors will want to buy the bonds that offer a higher yield.

What is the current yield of a fixed-income security? ›

The current yield of a bond is calculated by dividing the annual coupon payment by the bond's current market value. Because this formula is based on the market value or purchase price rather than the par value of a bond, it more accurately reflects the profitability of a bond, relative to other bonds on the market.

What are the pros and cons of fixed-income securities? ›

Fixed-income securities usually have low price volatility risk. Some fixed-income securities are guaranteed by the government providing a safer return for investors. Cons: Fixed-income securities have credit risk, so the issuer could possibly default on making the interest payments or paying back the principal.

What is the best fixed income investment? ›

Best fixed-income investment vehicles
  • Bond funds. ...
  • Municipal bonds. ...
  • High-yield bonds. ...
  • Money market fund. ...
  • Preferred stock. ...
  • Corporate bonds. ...
  • Certificates of deposit. ...
  • Treasury securities.
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Is it better to buy bonds or bond funds? ›

Buying individual bonds can provide increased control and transparency, but typically requires a greater commitment of time and financial resources. Investing in bond funds can make it easier to achieve broad diversification with a lower dollar commitment, but offers less control.

Should you sell bonds when interest rates rise? ›

If bond yields rise, existing bonds lose value. The change in bond values only relates to a bond's price on the open market, meaning if the bond is sold before maturity, the seller will obtain a higher or lower price for the bond compared to its face value, depending on current interest rates.

What are the pros and cons of fixed-income? ›

The pros and cons of fixed-income investing
ProsCons
Provide investors with stable, predictable returnsTypically generate lower potential returns than stocks
Experience much less volatility than stocksCome with interest-rate risk, as bond prices fall when market interest rates rise
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What are the issues in fixed-income? ›

Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk, liquidity risk, call risk, and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.

What type of risk is associated with fixed-income securities? ›

Fixed-income investors might face interest rate risk. This risk happens in an environment where market interest rates are rising, and the rate paid by the bond falls behind. In this case, the bond would lose value in the secondary bond market.

What are the risks of fixed interest securities? ›

Risks of fixed-income investing
  • Credit risk. ...
  • Spread risk. ...
  • Downgrade risk. ...
  • Liquidity risk. ...
  • Inflation risk. ...
  • Interest rate risk. ...
  • Reinvestment risk. ...
  • Price risk.
Jan 4, 2024

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