Fixed Income Securities

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 5003
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Course ID
201811
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course examines the valuation of fixed-income securities, market operations, and risk management. Topics include the valuation of bonds, the term structure of interest rates, measuring and managing interest rate risk, the corporate bond market, passive and active bond portfolio management, performance measurement, securitisation, and interest rate derivatives.

  • Module A
  • Module B
  • Module C

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify the different types of fixed income securities and their characteristics
  • Value fixed income securities
  • Derive spot yield curve
  • Measure and manage interest rate and credit risk
  • Implement passive and active fixed income portfolio management techniques

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A