Publisher's Synopsis
The Reuters Financial Training Series An Introduction to Bond Markets An Introduction to Bond Markets introduces novices to bonds, notes, derivatives and other instruments used in the world s largest markets. Readers will learn how these products are traded and quoted in the financial markets. This comprehensive guide bridges the gap between academic texts that are often too theoretical, and the more technical practitioner s works. Key features include:
- Introductory sections defining terms and giving background to theories
- Examples and calculations of various types of bond market instruments
- Summaries and overviews at the end of each chapter recapitulating key points and definitions
- Quick quiz questions and answers to reinforce learning
- Further resources which point to other books, articles and internet tools to widen readers comprehension and entrench their foundation in the subject.
