Fixed Income Securities - (Wiley Finance) 4th Edition by Bruce Tuckman & Angel Serrat (Hardcover) (2024)

About the Book

"Fixed-income securities traditionally promised fixed cash flows (like bonds), but there have been many newly-created fixed income securities for which the promised cash flows depend on the level of interest rates, making them hard to value. This revised book covers the most advanced thinking in the field and comprehensively shows how to value the complete universe of fixed income securities. Included are all the latest fixed income securities valuation models and techniques, and their applications in real world situations. The fourth edition will include a completely new intro chapter on global markets that reflects the numerous changes since the Crash of 2008, and updates throughout the rest of the book"--

Book Synopsis

Build or brush up on the foundation you need to be a sophisticated fixed income professional with this proven book

Fixed Income Securities: Tools for Today's Markets has been a valued resource for practitioners and students for over 25 years. Clearly written, and drawing on a myriad of real market examples, it presents an overview of fixed income markets; explains the conceptual frameworks and quantitative tool kits used in the industry for pricing and hedging; and examines a wide range of fixed income instruments and markets, including: government bonds; interest rate swaps; repurchase agreements; interest rate futures; note and bond futures; bond options and swaptions; corporate bonds; credit default swaps; and mortgages and mortgage-backed securities.

Appearing a decade after its predecessor, this long-awaited Fourth Edition is comprehensively revised with:

  • An up-to-date overview, including monetary policy with abundant reserves and the increasing electronification of market
  • All new examples, applications, and case studies, including lessons from market upheavals through the pandemic
  • New material on fixed income asset management
  • The global transition from LIBOR to SOFR and other rates

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR PRAISE FOR FIXED INCOME SECURITIES

"This eagerly awaited update of the classic fixed income textbook presents clear, well-organized analytics and a treasure trove of global institutional detail and historical context."

--JENNIFER CARPENTER, Professor of Finance, NYU Stern School of Business

"Fixed Income Securities is the go-to textbook on the subject, and will remain so because of this comprehensive revision. Tuckman and Serrat make their world-leading knowledge accessible and lively. There is no substitute for this modern and expert blend of institutional knowledge, conceptual frameworks, and quantitative models."

--DARRELL DUFFIE, The Adams Distinguished Professor of Management and Professor of Finance, Stanford Graduate School of Business

"This masterfully crafted book provides the perfect blend of intuition, foundational principles, insightful examples, and market insights. It provides a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of the fixed income markets in a way that makes it both a pleasure to read and an essential reference for anyone interested in learning about these securities. I strongly recommend this classic."

--FRANCIS LONGSTAFF, Distinguished Professor of Finance, Allstate Chair in Insurance and Finance, UCLA Anderson School of Management

"This book stands out by its detailed description of instruments--without compromising on theory--and by the richness of the illustrations and applications sprinkled throughout the book. The authors' credentials are clearly impeccable, both in training and experience at the cutting edge of fixed income markets. This is a must read for practitioners interested in understanding how these markets function."

--RAVI K. MATTU, Global Head of Analytics, PIMCO

"This edition of Fixed Income Securities includes analysis of many new fixed income concepts and instruments, brought to life with excellent commentary and real-world examples. It is an essential guide for any practitioner trying to understand the significant evolution of the fixed income market over the past decade."

--JEFFREY MELI, Head of Research, Barclays Investment Bank

"Fixed Income Securities covers everything from classical methods to original new research relevant to the theory and practice of fixed income trading and risk management. Examples are worked through including practical estimation techniques. This book will be extremely useful to new and seasoned professionals."

--ANDREW MORTON, Global Head of Markets, Citi

"Fixed Income Securities is excellent, seamlessly combining theory and experience to make the global fixed-income markets come alive for students and practitioners. The fourth edition updates multiple examples and adds context to conceptual presentations. It is obvious that the authors not only understand and articulate theory with ease, but also enjoy its application to myriad simple and complicated instruments."

--MYRON SCHOLES, 1997 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, Frank E. Buck Professor of Finance, Emeritus, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University

About the Author

BRUCE TUCKMAN is a Clinical Professor of Finance at New York University's Stern School of Business, where he teaches fixed income and derivatives to undergraduates and MBAs. He ran research groups as a Managing Director at major investment banks for 15 years and recently served as Chief Economist of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. He received his PhD in Economics from MIT.

ANGEL SERRAT is Head of Quantitative Investments at the fixed income department of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). He started an academic career at the University of Chicago and moved to industry in 1999. He held strategy and trading positions at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Capula Investment Management, where he was a partner and Chief Strategist. He holds a PhD from MIT.

Fixed Income Securities - (Wiley Finance) 4th Edition by  Bruce Tuckman & Angel Serrat (Hardcover) (2024)

FAQs

What are the disadvantages of fixed income securities? ›

Fixed-income securities typically provide lower returns than stocks and other types of investments, making it difficult to grow wealth over time. Additionally, fixed-income investments are subject to interest rate risk.

How are fixed income securities valued? ›

A fixed-income bond can be valued using a market discount rate, a series of spot rates, or a series of forward rates. A bond yield-to-maturity can be separated into a benchmark and a spread.

What is the difference between a bond and a fixed income? ›

Fixed-Income securities provide investors with a stream of fixed periodic interest payments and the eventual return of principal at maturity. Bonds are the most common type of fixed-income security. Different bonds have different term lengths depending on how long the issuer wishes to borrow for.

How to buy fixed income securities? ›

How can I invest in fixed income funds? Investors who prefer to invest through funds can consider either bond mutual funds or bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bond mutual funds and ETFs can offer professionally managed, diversified investments for investors, for a fee.

Can fixed income investments lose money? ›

Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk, liquidity risk, call risk, and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.

Are fixed income securities risky? ›

Fixed income risks occur due to the unpredictability of the market. Risks can impact the market value and cash flows from the security. The major risks include interest rate, reinvestment, call/prepayment, credit, inflation, liquidity, exchange rate, volatility, political, event, and sector risks.

What is the best fixed-income investment? ›

Best fixed-income investment vehicles
  • Bond funds. ...
  • Municipal bonds. ...
  • High-yield bonds. ...
  • Money market fund. ...
  • Preferred stock. ...
  • Corporate bonds. ...
  • Certificates of deposit. ...
  • Treasury securities.
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Is it good to invest in fixed-income securities? ›

Pros. Investing in fixed-income allocations adds stability and a regular return to a portfolio. Bonds are much less volatile than equities, so you won't see some of the wild price fluctuations you see with growth equities.

What happens to fixed-income securities when interest rates rise? ›

A fundamental principle of bond investing is that market interest rates and bond prices generally move in opposite directions. When market interest rates rise, prices of fixed-rate bonds fall. this phenomenon is known as interest rate risk.

Can you lose money on bonds if held to maturity? ›

After bonds are initially issued, their worth will fluctuate like a stock's would. If you're holding the bond to maturity, the fluctuations won't matter—your interest payments and face value won't change.

Why are my bond funds losing money? ›

What causes bond prices to fall? Bond prices move in inverse fashion to interest rates, reflecting an important bond investing consideration known as interest rate risk. If bond yields decline, the value of bonds already on the market move higher. If bond yields rise, existing bonds lose value.

When should you invest in fixed-income? ›

Many people shift their portfolios toward a fixed-income approach as they near retirement, since they may need to rely on their investments for regular income.

How to make money on a fixed income? ›

Building a fixed income portfolio may include investing in bonds, bond mutual funds, and certificates of deposit (CDs). One such strategy using fixed income products is called the laddering strategy. A laddering strategy offers steady interest income through the investment in a series of short-term bonds.

What investment brings the highest return? ›

Key Takeaways
  • The U.S. stock market is considered to offer the highest investment returns over time.
  • Higher returns, however, come with higher risk.
  • Stock prices typically are more volatile than bond prices.
  • Stock prices over shorter time periods are more volatile than stock prices over longer time periods.

What is the best bond to invest in? ›

Our picks at a glance
RankFundNet expense ratio
1Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares (VWEHX)0.23%
2T. Rowe Price High Yield Fund (PRHYX)0.70%
3PGIM High Yield Fund Class A (PBHAX)0.75%
4Fidelity Capital & Income Fund (fa*gIX)0.93%
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What are the pros and cons of a fixed-income security? ›

Fixed-income securities usually have low price volatility risk. Some fixed-income securities are guaranteed by the government providing a safer return for investors. Cons: Fixed-income securities have credit risk, so the issuer could possibly default on making the interest payments or paying back the principal.

What are the pros and cons of fixed-income funds? ›

The pros and cons of fixed-income investing
ProsCons
Provide investors with stable, predictable returnsTypically generate lower potential returns than stocks
Experience much less volatility than stocksCome with interest-rate risk, as bond prices fall when market interest rates rise
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What type of risk is associated with fixed-income securities? ›

Fixed-income investors might face interest rate risk. This risk happens in an environment where market interest rates are rising, and the rate paid by the bond falls behind. In this case, the bond would lose value in the secondary bond market.

Is fixed-income good or bad? ›

Fixed-income provides stability and regular cash flow, while stock investments offer growth over time, albeit at the expense of volatility. So a good investor can design a portfolio with both elements to meet their short- and long-term needs.

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