{"product_id":"investing-in-fixed-income-securities-understanding-the-bond-market-hardcover","title":"Investing in Fixed Income Securities: Understanding the Bond Market - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Strumeyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvestors who've primarily purchased equity securities in the past have been looking for more secure investment alternatives; namely, fixed income securities. This book demystifies the sometimes daunting fixed income market, through a user-friendly, sophisticated, yet not overly mathematical format. \u003cb\u003eInvesting in Fixed Income Securities\u003c\/b\u003e covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of fixed income securities, their characteristics, the strategies necessary to manage a diversified portfolio, bond pricing concepts, and more, so you can make the most informed investment decisions possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvesting in Fixed Income SECURITIES \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe goal of this book is to find a middle ground, crystallizing the essential information that will be useful to investors and market professionals alike. Many important fixed income topics are discussed, but the text highlights the most important issues that impact a decision to buy or sell a given security.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor those of you new to fixed income, or in need of a refresher, the book will: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemystify the fixed income markets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide a comprehensive analysis of all major debt instruments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplain macro-economic concepts and economic variables and their impact on the bond market\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffer insight on structuring and managing a fixed income portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the more experienced investors, the book will: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide a thorough analysis of more complex instruments, such as mortgage and asset-backed securities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply appropriate valuation methods to a variety of fixed income securities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffer current economic and market commentary from Phillip Braverman, a respected economist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will be an invaluable resource to both the novice investor and the market professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eInvesting in Fixed Income Securities, \u003c\/i\u003e financial expert Gary Strumeyer distills nearly twenty years of investment experience in the fixed income marketplace to provide you with a comprehensive--yet not overly technical--overview of this investment arena. Through a user-friendly and sophisticated style, Strumeyer covers a wide range of topics, including basic terminology and concepts; the various types of debt instruments and their characteristics; the strategies necessary to manage a diversified portfolio, both domestic and non-U.S. securities; bond pricing concepts; and yield curves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with in-depth insight and practical advice, \u003ci\u003eInvesting in Fixed Income Securities\u003c\/i\u003e will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn essential bond market concepts and terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand key differences among virtually all debt instruments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructure and manage a diversified fixed income portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess risks associated with each category of bond investment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply appropriate valuation methods to both noncallable securities and those containing embedded options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigate the money market, maximizing the return on your short-term funds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe world of fixed income securities is diverse in many respects. In order to maximize the investment value of fixed income securities in your portfolio, it's necessary to understand the characteristics of these types of investments. With \u003ci\u003eInvesting in Fixed Income Securities\u003c\/i\u003e as your guide, you'll gain a firm understanding of these instruments and learn how to make more prudent investment decisions that will enable you to achieve your financial objectives--without accepting unnecessary or inordinate risks in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGARY STRUMEYER\u003c\/b\u003e is the Managing Director of the Bond and Money Market Group at BNY Capital Markets, Inc., a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of The Bank of New York Company, Inc., and has been with the company for twenty years. He is a former adjunct professor of economics and finance at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Strumeyer is the author of \u003ci\u003eKeys to Investing in Municipal Bonds, \u003c\/i\u003e published by \u003ci\u003eBarron's\u003c\/i\u003e in 1996. He recently served on the NASD's Corporate Debt Market Panel. 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