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Convertible Arbitrage

Author : Nick P. Calamos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118045661
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Book Synopsis Convertible Arbitrage by : Nick P. Calamos

Download or read book Convertible Arbitrage written by Nick P. Calamos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minimize risk and maximize profits with convertible arbitrage Convertible arbitrage involves purchasing a portfolio of convertible securities-generally convertible bonds-and hedging a portion of the equity risk by selling short the underlying common stock. This increasingly popular strategy, which is especially useful during times of market volatility, allows individuals to increase their returns while decreasing their risks. Convertible Arbitrage offers a thorough explanation of this unique investment strategy. Filled with in-depth insights from an expert in the field, this comprehensive guide explores a wide range of convertible topics. Readers will be introduced to a variety of models for convertible analysis, "the Greeks," as well as the full range of hedges, including titled and leveraged hedges, as well as swaps, nontraditional hedges, and option hedging. They will also gain a firm understanding of alternative convertible structures, the use of foreign convertibles in hedging, risk management at the portfolio level, and trading and hedging risks. Convertible Arbitrage eliminates any confusion by clearly differentiating convertible arbitrage strategy from other hedging techniques such as long-short equity, merger and acquisition arbitrage, and fixed-income arbitrage. Nick Calamos (Naperville, IL) oversees research and portfolio management for Calamos Asset Management, Inc. Since 1983 his experience has centered on convertible securities investment. He received his undergraduate degree in economics from Southern Illinois University and an MS in finance from Northern Illinois University.

Convertible Arbitrage

Author : Nick P. Calamos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471423610
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book Convertible Arbitrage written by Nick P. Calamos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-07-24 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Convertible Arbitrage" ist ein praxisorientierter und umfassender Ratgeber, der sich mit einer interessanten Investmentstrategie auseinandersetzt - der 'Convertible Arbitrage'. Bei dieser Strategie geht es darum, ein Portfolio aus wandelbaren Wertpapieren anzulegen - in der Regel Wandelanleihen -, wobei das Risiko teilweise dadurch abgesichert wird, dass die zugrundeliegende Stammaktie leerverkauft wird. Diese Strategie erfreut sich wachsender Beliebtheit und ist insbesondere in Zeiten hoher Marktvolatilität von Nutzen, denn sie ermöglicht Finanzexperten eine Steigerung der Rendite bei einer Verringerung des Risikos. "Convertible Arbitrage" erläutert diese einzigartige Investmentstrategie fundiert und detailliert. Mit einer Fülle von Experten-Informationen. Autor Nick Calamos ist ein anerkannter Fachmann auf diesem Gebiet. Er ist regelmäßig auf CNBC zu sehen und wird häufig von Fachzeitschriften interviewt.

Short Selling Activities and Convertible Bond Arbitrage

Author : Sebastian P. Werner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3834960039
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (349 download)

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Book Synopsis Short Selling Activities and Convertible Bond Arbitrage by : Sebastian P. Werner

Download or read book Short Selling Activities and Convertible Bond Arbitrage written by Sebastian P. Werner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sebastian Werner examines aggregate short sales and convertible bond arbitrage, which is a typical hedge fund strategy that involves a significant short position in the underlying stock of a long convertible bond position for hedging purposes. He provides insightful and new observations of the significant difference in the trading pattern, information content and resulting impact on stock returns of arbitrage- versus valuation-based short selling activities.

Managing Hedge Fund Risk and Financing

Author : David P. Belmont
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470827262
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (78 download)

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Book Synopsis Managing Hedge Fund Risk and Financing by : David P. Belmont

Download or read book Managing Hedge Fund Risk and Financing written by David P. Belmont and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to dealing with hedge fund risk in a post-Great Recession world Hedge funds have been faced with a variety of new challenges as a result of the ongoing financial crisis. The simultaneous collapse of major financial institutions that were their trading counterparties and service providers, fundamental and systemic increases in market volatility and illiquidity, and unrelenting demands from investors to redeem their hedge fund investments have conspired to make the climate for hedge funds extremely uncomfortable. As a result, many funds have failed or been forced to close due to poor performance. Managing Hedge Fund Risk and Financing: Adapting to a New Era brings together the many lessons learned from the recent crisis. Advising hedge fund managers and CFOs on how to manage the risk of their investment strategies and structure relationships to best insulate their firms and investors from the failures of financial counterparties, the book looks in detail at the various methodologies for managing hedge fund market, credit, and operational risks depending on the hedge fund's investment strategy. Also covering best practice ISDA, Prime Brokerage, Fee and Margin Lock Up, and including tips for Committed Facility lending contracts, the book includes everything you need to know to learn from the events of the past to inform your future hedge fund dealings. Shows how to manage hedge fund risk through the application of financial risk modelling and measurement techniques as well as the structuring of financial relationships with investors, regulators, creditors, and trading counterparties Written by a global finance expert, David Belmont, who worked closely with hedge fund clients during the crisis and experienced first hand what works Explains how to profit from the financial crisis In the wake of the Financial Crisis there have been calls for more stringent management of hedge fund risk, and this timely book offers comprehensive guidelines for CFOs looking to ensure world-class levels of corporate governance.

The Complete Guide to Convertible Securities Worldwide

Author : Laura A. Zubulake
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471528029
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to Convertible Securities Worldwide by : Laura A. Zubulake

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Convertible Securities Worldwide written by Laura A. Zubulake and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-09-03 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begins with an analysis of a typical U.S. dollar denominated Euroconvertible. Goes on to discuss international convertible securities and such related topics as currency fluctuation and foreign currency exposure. The characteristics of domestic markets in U.S., Britain, Japan, France, Australia, and Canada and their unique features and evaluation methods are examined. Finally, it looks at convertible hedging, breakeven analysis, risk profile, and rate of return.

An Introduction to Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity

Author : David Stowell
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780080922898
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (228 download)

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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity by : David Stowell

Download or read book An Introduction to Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity written by David Stowell and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-03-19 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dynamic environment of investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms comes to life in David Stowell’s introduction to the ways they challenge and sustain each other. Capturing their reshaped business plans in the wake of the 2007-2009 global meltdown, his book reveals their key functions, compensation systems, unique roles in wealth creation and risk management, and epic battles for investor funds and corporate influence. Its combination of perspectives—drawn from his industry and academic backgrounds—delivers insights that illuminate the post-2009 reinvention and acclimation processes. Through a broad view of the ways these financial institutions affect corporations, governments, and individuals, Professor Stowell shows us how and why they will continue to project their power and influence. Emphasizes the needs for capital, sources of capital, and the process of getting capital to those who need it Integrates into the chapters 10 cases about recent transactions, along with case notes and questions Accompanies cases with spreadsheets for readers to create their own analytical frameworks and consider choices and opportunities

Slow Moving Capital

Author : Mark Mitchell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Slow Moving Capital written by Mark Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We study three cases in which specialized arbitrageurs lost significant amounts of capital and, as a result, became liquidity demanders rather than providers. The effects on security markets were large and persistent: Prices dropped relative to fundamentals and the rebound took months. While multi-strategy hedge funds who were not capital constrained increased their positions, a large fraction of these funds actually acted as net sellers consistent with the view that information barriers within a firm (not just relative to outside investors) can lead to capital constraints for trading desks with mark-to-market losses. Our findings suggest that real world frictions impede arbitrage capital.

The Investor's Guide to Hedge Funds

Author : Sam Kirschner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470048549
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis The Investor's Guide to Hedge Funds by : Sam Kirschner

Download or read book The Investor's Guide to Hedge Funds written by Sam Kirschner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-11-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Eldon Mayer is a battle-tested pro. You should listen to what he and his partner, Sam Kirschner, have to say." --Barton M. Biggs, Managing Partner, Traxis Partners Meet the crème de la crème of the new breed of hedge fund managers, learn how they evaluate world financial markets, hear about their winners and losers, and discover how they apply proprietary strategies to stay ahead of the curve. Through broad-scope interviews with 15 highly successful managers, The Investor's Guide to Hedge Funds provides unparalleled insight into each major hedge fund strategy, its strengths, weaknesses, and performance characteristics. Most importantly, this book shows that despite the sensational headlines, adding hedge funds to a portfolio of stocks and bonds can reduce risk and improve overall performance.

How to Invest in Hedge Funds

Author : Matthew Ridley
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780749440848
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book How to Invest in Hedge Funds written by Matthew Ridley and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise and Reviews "As hundreds of billions of capital seek an appropriate match with thousands of hedge funds, Matthew Ridley has produced a survey of the major hedge fund strategies that will be of great utility to the novice or pro. Comprehensive, insightful, readable, leavened with common sense and wit, it is much like a Consulta due diligence review."Bruce G Wilcox, Chairman, Cumberland Associates LLC"Extremely informative - a thorough synopsis of how funds view different investments. Matt has taken a very complicated process and simplified it so everyone can understand it. After reading this book, everyone will believe they can manage a hedge fund."Marc Lasry, Founder and Managing Partner, Avenue Capital Group"In light of the recent equity bear market and increasing retail and institutional interest in hedge funds, Matt Ridley's book is a most timely introduction and analysis of this complex and diverse asset class."Gary Brass, Managing Director, Consulta Limited"An excellent book that gives a pragmatic coverage of the area without sacrificing depth, Ridley's lengthy experience of the asset class really shines through. This book should leave investment professionals new to the area with the skills they need to hit the ground running, ready to appraise, select and monitor hedge funds and hold their own even when analysing the most complex of strategies."Dr Chris Jones, Director, Alternative Investment Strategies, io investors, Visiting AssociOver the past decade hedge funds have experienced considerable growth as an alternative asset class. Disappointing returns from mainstream markets have stimulated the interest of a previously sceptical investment community. More and more asset managers are now providing their clients with access to hedge funds.How to Invest in Hedge Funds is a clear, step-by-step guide for professionals investing in this area for the first time. It is a practical introduction to various types of hedge fund strategies, and how they work and develop over time. How to Invest in Hedge Funds provides a uniquely balanced picture that outlines both the strengths and weaknesses of this kind of fund.Contents include:definition, origin, structure and attributes of a typical hedge fund;risks and merits of hedge funds;how to select a hedge fund;portfolio construction and management;how to organize a hedge fund research effort;chapters dedicated to explaining specific hedge fund strategies.Written by one of the leading practitioners in the field, How to Invest in Hedge Funds is packed with practical information and guides the reader through the process of investing in this area.

Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments

Author : Greg N. Gregoriou
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420064896
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (648 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments written by Greg N. Gregoriou and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-08-18 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pioneering reference essential in any financial library, the Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments is the most authoritative source on alternative investments for students, researchers, and practitioners in this area. Containing 545 entries, the encyclopedia focuses on hedge funds, managed futures, commodities, and venture capital. It features contributions from well-known, respected academics and professionals from around the world. More than a glossary, the book includes academic references for money managers and investors who want to understand the jargon and delve into the definitions. About the Editor Greg N. Gregoriou, Ph.D., is Professor of Finance in the School of Business and Economics at the State University of New York, Plattsburgh, USA. A prolific author, Dr. Gregoriou is hedge fund editor of the Journal of Derivatives and Hedge Funds as well as an editorial board member of the Journal of Wealth Management and the Journal of Risk Management in Financial Institutions. His research primarily focuses on hedge funds and managed futures.

Selling Your Business

Author : Louis P. Crosier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471674265
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book Selling Your Business written by Louis P. Crosier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-06-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-three top advisors from leading firms show entrepreneurs how to transition their business The Entrepreneur's Transition provides an all-in-one handbook for entrepreneurs and corporate insiders seeking advice on their personal financial planning prior to selling or taking a business public. It provides a concise, easy-to-read blueprint that can help business leaders navigate before and after a transaction-so they are well positioned and can avoid costly mistakes. The Entrepreneur's Transition is organized chronologically beginning with the issues a business owner should be concerned with prior to a transaction. It then moves, step by step, through the transaction process and into post transaction diversification, reinvestment, and philanthropy. Louis Crosier (Boston, MA) is a principal at Windward Investment Management and serves as a member of Windward's Investment Committee. His responsibilities include managing client portfolios and overseeing the firm's investment consulting practice.

The International Handbook of Convertible Securities

Author : Thomas C. Noddings
Publisher : Global Professional Publishi
ISBN 13 : 9781888998900
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (989 download)

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Book Synopsis The International Handbook of Convertible Securities by : Thomas C. Noddings

Download or read book The International Handbook of Convertible Securities written by Thomas C. Noddings and published by Global Professional Publishi. This book was released on 2001 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: � Aimed at all investors seeking exceptional risk-adjusted returns in the financial markets � Essential for all students and researchers attempting to understand this phenomena The global market for convertible bonds, preferred stock and equity warrants has grown in excess of $400 billion. Long overlooked by mainstream money managers, convertible securities are catching fire within the alternative investment community. Taking advantage of their systematic undervaluation relative to conventional stocks and bonds, investors are now using convertibles within a broad spectrum of investment strategies, ranging from high-performance cash alternatives to low-risk, high performance alternatives to small company stocks.

Bond Math

Author : Donald J. Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118103165
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Bond Math written by Donald J. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the theory behind bond math formulas Bond Math explores the ideas and assumptions behind commonly used statistics on risk and return for individual bonds and on fixed income portfolios. But this book is much more than a series of formulas and calculations; the emphasis is on how to think about and use bond math. Author Donald J. Smith, a professor at Boston University and an experienced executive trainer, covers in detail money market rates, periodicity conversions, bond yields to maturity and horizon yields, the implied probability of default, after-tax rates of return, implied forward and spot rates, and duration and convexity. These calculations are used on traditional fixed-rate and zero-coupon bonds, as well as floating-rate notes, inflation-indexed securities, and interest rate swaps. Puts bond math in perspective through discussions of bond portfolios and investment strategies. Critiques the Bloomberg Yield Analysis (YA) page, indicating which numbers provide reliable information for making decisions about bonds, which are meaningless data, and which can be very misleading to investors Filled with thought-provoking insights and practical advice, this book puts the intricacies of bond math into a clear and logical order.

Alternative Beta Strategies and Hedge Fund Replication

Author : Lars Jaeger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470721243
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Alternative Beta Strategies and Hedge Fund Replication written by Lars Jaeger and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-10-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There s a buzzword that has quickly captured the imagination of product providers and investors alike: "hedge fund replication". In the broadest sense, replicating hedge fund strategies means replicating their return sources and corresponding risk exposures. However, there still lacks a coherent picture on what hedge fund replication means in practice, what its premises are, how to distinguish di erent approaches, and where this can lead us to. Serving as a handbook for replicating the returns of hedge funds at considerably lower cost, Alternative Beta Strategies and Hedge Fund Replication provides a unique focus on replication, explaining along the way the return sources of hedge funds, and their systematic risks, that make replication possible. It explains the background to the new discussion on hedge fund replication and how to derive the returns of many hedge fund strategies at much lower cost, it differentiates the various underlying approaches and explains how hedge fund replication can improve your own investment process into hedge funds. Written by the well known Hedge Fund expert and author Lars Jaeger, the book is divided into three sections: Hedge Fund Background, Return Sources, and Replication Techniques. Section one provides a short course in what hedge funds actually are and how they operate, arming the reader with the background knowledge required for the rest of the book. Section two illuminates the sources from which hedge funds derive their returns and shows that the majority of hedge fund returns derive from systematic risk exposure rather than manager "Alpha". Section three presents various approaches to replicating hedge fund returns by presenting the first and second generation of hedge fund replication products, points out the pitfalls and strengths of the various approaches and illustrates the mathematical concepts that underlie them. With hedge fund replication going mainstream, this book provides clear guidance on the topic to maximise returns.

Handbook of Alternative Assets

Author : Mark J. P. Anson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470089224
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (892 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Alternative Assets by : Mark J. P. Anson

Download or read book Handbook of Alternative Assets written by Mark J. P. Anson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the first edition of the Handbook of Alternative Assets was published, significant events-from the popping of the technology bubble and massive accounting scandals to recessions and bear markets-have shifted the financial landscape. These changes have provided author Mark J. P. Anson with an excellent opportunity to examine alternative assets during a different part of the economic cycle than previously observed in the first edition. Fully revised and updated to reflect today's financial realities, the Handbook of Alternative Assets, Second Edition covers the five major classes of alternative assets-hedge funds, commodity and managed futures, private equity, credit derivatives, and corporate governance-and outlines the strategies you can use to efficiently incorporate these assets into any portfolio. Throughout the book, new chapters have been added, different data sources accessed, and new conclusions reached. Designed as both an introduction to the world of alternative assets and as a reference for the active investor, the Handbook of Alternative Assets, Second Edition will help you match alternative assets with your various investment goals.

Arbitrage

Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Arbitrage written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Arbitrage In the fields of economics and finance, arbitrage refers to the technique of taking advantage of a discrepancy in pricing in two or more markets by striking a combination of matching agreements in order to capitalize on the difference. The profit results from the difference between the market prices at which the unit is traded. A transaction is considered to be an arbitrage when it is employed by academics. An arbitrage is a transaction that does not include a negative cash flow at any probabilistic or temporal state and a positive cash flow in at least one state. To put it another way, it is the potential of a risk-free profit after consideration of transaction costs. When there is the prospect of quickly purchasing something at a low price and then selling it at a higher price, for instance, this is an example of an arbitrage opportunity. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Arbitrage Chapter 2: Derivative (finance) Chapter 3: Long-Term Capital Management Chapter 4: Bond (finance) Chapter 5: Futures contract Chapter 6: Equity derivative Chapter 7: Hedge (finance) Chapter 8: Convertible bond Chapter 9: Fixed income Chapter 10: Rational pricing Chapter 11: Convertible security Chapter 12: Corporate bond Chapter 13: Risk arbitrage Chapter 14: Convertible arbitrage Chapter 15: Fixed income arbitrage Chapter 16: Dual-listed company Chapter 17: Limits to arbitrage Chapter 18: Big Mac Index Chapter 19: Reverse convertible securities Chapter 20: Replicating portfolio Chapter 21: Convergence trade (II) Answering the public top questions about arbitrage. (III) Real world examples for the usage of arbitrage in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Arbitrage.

Pricing Convertible Bonds

Author : Kevin B. Connolly
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471978725
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (787 download)

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Download or read book Pricing Convertible Bonds written by Kevin B. Connolly and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1998-10-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Convertible Bonds (CB) market is growing all the time. To date, over one trillion dollars worth of CBs are in circulation. Corporations are finding this source of fund-raising more and more attractive. And for different reasons, the buyers are finding CBs increasingly attractive investment vehicles. There are few works on the subject of pricing convertible bonds. Most books discussing derivative products cover all details of pricing futures and options in minute detail. Convertible bonds and warrants are usually mentioned as an after thought in the latter chapters. This is the first book to address the very complex issue of pricing convertible bonds. Kevin Connolly, Researcher of complex volatility trading for Refco Overseas Ltd. and Lecturer at City University Business School and London Guildhall University, has put together an excellent treatment of pricing convertible bonds, delving into topics such as: * Returns distributions and associated descriptive statistics * Modeling the share price process * The basic convertible bond model * Introducing the complications * Convertible bond sensitivities * Using equity warrant models to price CBs * Refix clauses Fund managers, hedge players/traders, undergraduates and postgraduates will find this book invaluable. Easy to understand software on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is also supplied.