Corporate bonds are one of today's most dynamic investment areas. In recent years, more complex bond structures and the use of embedded derviatives have made investing in corporate bonds much more challenging. analysis and investment strategies. It discusses state-of-the-art knowledge for valuing corporate bonds as well as innovative products such as step-up notes and range notes. Topics include: an overview of the US corporate bonds market; bond pricing and yield measures; valuing callable and other corporate bond structures; and managing a corporate bond portfolio.

An accessible guide to effectively operating in the hedge fund arena

Hedge funds are now in the news more than a thousand times a day and yet it is hard to find clear, factual information about how they operate, raise capital, and invest. The Hedge Fund Book provides real-world case studies of various hedge fund managers providing a solid foundation in specialized hedge fund knowledge for both financial professionals and those aspiring to enter this field.

It provides an analysis of funds within different phases of their life cycles and investment processes, and...