Investing in Fixed Income SECURITIES

The 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.

For those of you new to fixed income, or in need of a refresher, the book will: Demystify the fixed income markets Provide a comprehensive analysis of all major debt instruments Explain macro-economic concepts and economic variables and their impact on the bond market Offer insight on structuring and managing a fixed income portfolio

For the more experienced investors, the book will: Provide a thorough analysis of more complex instruments, such as mortgage and asset-backed securities Apply appropriate valuation methods to a variety of fixed income securities Offer current economic and market commentary from Phillip Braverman, a respected economist

This book will be an invaluable resource to both the novice investor and the market professional.

The Capital Markets: evolution of the financial ecosystem is the new standard providing practical text book style coverage of this dynamic market and its products. Written by the former President of BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC for both financial professionals and novices, The Capital Markets provides a comprehensive macro view of the marketplace and how its products operate. This book is the definitive resource and the companion text to The Capital Markets website. The subject matter offers an authoritative discussion of the fundamentals of both, the fixed income and equity markets, underwriting, securitizations, derivatives, currency among other products through the lens of leading industry practitioners. Key Learning Concepts * Understand the impact of both global and domestic regulatory changes * Learn about the products that holistically make up the capital markets * Explore the components of the infrastructure that underpins these markets * Examine the tools used for trading and managing risk * Review new product innovations