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Learn how to analyze bond investments, apply equity valuation techniques, and evaluate financial instruments using practical investment models and risk analysis frameworks. This course provides structured skills in fixed income valuation, equity analysis, duration measurement, and investment decision-making used in modern finance and portfolio management.
The course begins with the foundations of fixed income securities, including bond types, cash flow structures, valuation principles, and key fixed income terminology. Learners will build a strong understanding of how bonds operate as debt instruments and how their value is determined in financial markets.
As the course progresses, learners examine bond pricing and yield mechanics, including present value techniques, yield calculations, forward rates, matrix pricing, and the relationship between bond prices, maturity, and coupon rates. The course also explores interest rate risk, duration analysis, and PVBP to help learners measure portfolio sensitivity to market changes.
Advanced modules transition into equity valuation and investment models, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE), CAPM, and Gordon Growth valuation methods. Learners will understand how to estimate intrinsic value, evaluate risk-return relationships, and compare investment opportunities effectively.
What makes this course unique is its integrated approach to fixed income and equity investment analysis, combining valuation, yield interpretation, risk management, and financial modeling into one structured learning experience. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently analyze bonds and equities, apply valuation frameworks, and make informed investment decisions in professional financial environments.
This module introduces the fundamental concepts of bonds and fixed income securities, covering bond types, key terminology, cash flow structures, and the principles of bond valuation. Learners build a strong foundation in understanding how bonds function as debt instruments and how their value is determined in financial markets.
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6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 56 minutes
Introduction to Investment Bonds•7 minutes
Bond Terms•7 minutes
Types of Bond and Bond Issuers•11 minutes
Cash Structures of Fixed Income Securities•9 minutes
Bond Valuation•9 minutes
Relation Between Bond Price and Coupon Rate•12 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Foundations of Fixed Income Securities•30 minutes
Getting Started with Bonds•10 minutes
Exploring Bond Types & Structures•10 minutes
Understanding Bond Valuation Basics•10 minutes
Bond Pricing & Yield Mechanics
Module 2•2 hours to complete
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This module focuses on how bond prices are determined and how yields are calculated and interpreted. It explores price relationships with maturity and coupon rates, introduces matrix pricing and forward rate valuation, and explains key yield measures used by investors
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6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 57 minutes
Relation Between Bond Price and Maturity•10 minutes
Matrix Pricing Of Bonds•9 minutes
Exmple of Matrix Pricing of Bonds•11 minutes
Valuing Bond Using Forward Rate•11 minutes
Computing Bond Yields•9 minutes
Computing Bond Yields Continues•8 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Bond Pricing & Yield Mechanics•30 minutes
Price Dynamics of Bonds•10 minutes
Advanced Bond Pricing Techniques•10 minutes
Yield Measurement & Interpretation•10 minutes
Risk, Duration & Sensitivity Analysis
Module 3•2 hours to complete
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This module examines the risks associated with bond investments and introduces tools to measure and manage those risks. It covers interest rate risk, duration, and price sensitivity using PVBP, helping learners understand how bond portfolios react to market changes.
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6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 48 minutes
Understanding the Risk and Return of Bonds•11 minutes
Bond Duration in Risk and Returns of Bonds•7 minutes
Example of Bond Duration•9 minutes
Calculating Price Value of Basis Point (PVBP)•7 minutes
This module transitions into equity securities and valuation techniques, covering equity characteristics, discounted cash flow models, FCFE, CAPM, and growth models. Learners gain insights into valuing stocks and understanding risk-return relationships in equity markets.
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7 videos4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 46 minutes
Equity Characteristics•6 minutes
Single Period Discounted Cashflow Model•9 minutes
Multple Period Discounted Cashflow Model•4 minutes
Free Cash Flow to Equity(FCFE) and its Example•8 minutes
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)•5 minutes
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) Continues•8 minutes
Gordon Growth Model and Asset Based Model•6 minutes
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