Master Bond Valuation & Fixed Income Markets
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Master Bond Valuation & Fixed Income Markets
This course is part of Bond Valuation & Fixed Income Mastery Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Analyze bond pricing, yields (YTM, IRR), and valuation techniques.
Apply duration, convexity, and DV01 to measure interest rate risk.
Interpret yield curves, rates, and fixed income market dynamics.
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April 2026
20 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
Master fixed income mathematics and bond valuation to analyze investments and manage risk with precision. Learn how to apply yield measures, duration, and pricing techniques in real-world bond markets.
This course provides a structured, step-by-step approach to understanding fixed income markets, from foundational concepts to advanced analytical tools. You will learn how bonds are priced, how yield measures such as YTM, IRR, and MIRR are calculated, and how interest rate changes impact bond values. Through practical modules, you will apply duration, convexity, and DV01 to measure interest rate sensitivity and risk. The course also covers valuation mechanics such as day count conventions, accrued interest, clean and dirty pricing, and discounted instruments used in real trading environments. You will further explore yield curve dynamics, spot and forward rates, and the macroeconomic forces influencing fixed income markets. By the end of the course, you will be able to evaluate bond investments, interpret market movements, and apply quantitative financial techniques confidently. Ideal for finance professionals and aspiring analysts, this course builds strong analytical skills for careers in banking, treasury, and capital markets.
This module introduces the core structure of the fixed income market, explaining how debt instruments function, how bonds are classified, and how yield concepts are defined. Learners explore the role of governments and corporations in raising capital, understand different types of bonds and return measures, and examine short-term money market instruments such as Certificates of Deposit. The module builds foundational knowledge essential for bond valuation and interest rate analysis.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 26 minutes
- Introduction to Fixed Incomeβ’1 minute
- What is Fixed Income Marketβ’1 minute
- Type of Bondsβ’3 minutes
- Types of Yield and Returnsβ’6 minutes
- Money Marketβ’8 minutes
- Certificate of Depositsβ’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Foundations of Fixed Income Marketsβ’30 minutes
- Entering the World of Fixed Incomeβ’10 minutes
- Understanding Bond Instrumentsβ’10 minutes
- Money Market & Short-Term Instrumentsβ’10 minutes
This module explores the mathematical foundation of bond pricing and interest rate sensitivity. Learners examine the inverse relationship between yield and price, apply duration and convexity concepts, and interpret measures such as DV01 and Modified Duration. The module also introduces bond cash flow modeling and return calculation using tools like XIRR, enabling practical financial analysis of bond investments.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 73 minutes
- Yield and Price Relationshipβ’9 minutes
- Formula Convexityβ’11 minutes
- Formula Convexity Continuesβ’9 minutes
- Convexity and DVO I of Bondβ’7 minutes
- M Duration and PVO 1 of Bondβ’8 minutes
- Cash Flow of a Bondβ’10 minutes
- XIRR Input Valueβ’7 minutes
- Example of Cash Flow of Bond Continuesβ’12 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Bond Pricing & Risk Sensitivityβ’30 minutes
- YieldβPrice Dynamicsβ’10 minutes
- Duration & Price Sensitivity Measuresβ’10 minutes
- Understanding Bond Cash Flowsβ’10 minutes
This module focuses on bond valuation mechanics and market conventions that govern pricing accuracy. Learners analyze day count conventions, zero-coupon instruments, discounted yield calculations, and accrued interest adjustments. The module provides practical insight into clean and dirty pricing, enabling accurate trade settlement and valuation in real-world bond markets.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 58 minutes
- Day Count Conventionβ’8 minutes
- Day Count Convention Continuesβ’7 minutes
- Zero Coupon Instrumentβ’8 minutes
- Discounted Instrumentβ’6 minutes
- Discounted Yield and Yield Return Exampleβ’8 minutes
- Accrued Interest and Purchase Priceβ’5 minutes
- Example of Discounted Pricingβ’9 minutes
- Example of Discounted Pricing Continuesβ’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Valuation Mechanics & Market Conventionsβ’30 minutes
- Day Count & Zero-Coupon Instrumentsβ’10 minutes
- Discount Instruments & Yield Computationβ’10 minutes
- Accrued Interest & Pricing in Practiceβ’10 minutes
This module advances into return measurement and pricing formulas used in professional fixed income analysis. Learners examine Yield to Maturity assumptions, bond pricing formulas, premium and discount valuation, and internal rate of return techniques including IRR and MIRR. The module strengthens analytical decision-making skills for evaluating bond investments under varying market conditions.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 67 minutes
- Trade Output Space Exampleβ’11 minutes
- Accured Interestβ’10 minutes
- Accured Interest Continuesβ’4 minutes
- Yield to Maturityβ’8 minutes
- Formula Of Priceβ’5 minutes
- Discounted Instrumentsβ’12 minutes
- Internal Rate Of Returns (IRR)β’11 minutes
- Modified Internal Rate Of Returns (MIRR)β’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Advanced Yield & Return Measuresβ’30 minutes
- Trade Calculations & Interest Adjustmentsβ’10 minutes
- Yield & Pricing Formulasβ’10 minutes
- Return Measures in Practiceβ’10 minutes
This module examines the term structure of interest rates and macroeconomic forces shaping bond markets. Learners explore spot rates, forward rates, yield curve dynamics, liquidity preference theory, and broader market expectations. The module connects mathematical rate structures to real-world economic drivers, enabling strategic fixed income decision-making.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
7 videosβ’Total 62 minutes
- Structure of Interest Rate and Spot Rateβ’11 minutes
- Zero Coupon Rates VS YTMβ’8 minutes
- Zero Coupon Rates VS YTM Continuesβ’9 minutes
- Forward Ratesβ’7 minutes
- Example of Forward Ratesβ’8 minutes
- Liquidity Preferenceβ’12 minutes
- Market Dynamicsβ’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Interest Rate Structure & Market Forcesβ’30 minutes
- Term Structure & Spot Ratesβ’10 minutes
- Forward Rates & Market Expectationsβ’10 minutes
- Interest Rate Theories & Market Behaviorβ’10 minutes
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