Mastering Yield Curve Analysis
Master yield curve analysis techniques to evaluate bond market trends and make informed investment decisions based on interest rate patterns.
Master yield curve analysis techniques to evaluate bond market trends and make informed investment decisions based on interest rate patterns.
Dive deep into the world of yield curve analysis with this comprehensive course from the New York Institute of Finance. Over four weeks, you'll explore the Treasury Yield Curve's role as a benchmarking and forecasting tool, understand the Federal Reserve's influence on interest rates, and learn about duration and convexity in portfolio management. This course is essential for finance professionals, investors, and anyone looking to understand how interest rates affect the economy and investment strategies. You'll gain practical skills in active and passive trading strategies, preparing you for roles in fixed income analysis, bond trading, or economic forecasting. With a professional certificate upon completion, this course offers valuable knowledge and credentials for your finance career.
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What you'll learn
Understand the Treasury Yield Curve and its role in financial forecasting
Analyze the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve and FOMC
Explore the relationship between the Federal Reserve and Repurchase Agreements
Grasp the concepts of duration and convexity in portfolio management
Learn to apply active and passive trading strategies
Recognize the impact of interest rates on the economy and investments
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
Live video
Knowledge checks, Final exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to yield curve analysis, focusing on its importance in finance and investment decision-making. Students will learn about the Treasury Yield Curve, its role as a benchmarking and forecasting tool, and the factors that affect it. The course covers the structure and role of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), including their impact on interest rates and monetary policy. Participants will explore key concepts such as duration and convexity, understanding their importance in managing interest rate risk in portfolios. The course also delves into active and passive trading strategies, providing practical knowledge for portfolio management. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of yield curve analysis and its applications in various financial scenarios.
Yield Curve Analysis: An Introduction
Module 1 · 1 Weeks to complete
Understanding the Federal Reserve
Module 2 · 1 Weeks to complete
Demystifying Duration and Convexity
Module 3 · 1 Weeks to complete
Investment Strategies
Module 4 · 1 Weeks to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
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Financial Operations Expert Advancing Brokerage Education
William (Bill) Addiss serves as Principal/Owner of Amherst Financial Training and faculty member at Fitch Learning, where he has been revolutionizing financial education since 1999. After earning his BS in Finance from Fairfield University and completing Securities Industry certification at the Wharton School, he built a distinguished 23-year career at Lehman Brothers, rising to Managing Director/EVP and National Sales Manager for Fixed Income. His expertise spans fixed income securities, capital markets, derivatives, portfolio management, and options trading. Through AFT, he has developed specialized training programs for major institutions including BlackRock, Citibank, Kuwait Investment Authority, SEC, CIA, and FINRA, successfully training thousands of professionals across Wall Street, Asset Management, and Financial Intermediaries. His programs extend beyond traditional finance roles to serve IT professionals, customer support staff, and middle/back office personnel. Through his ongoing roles in financial education and industry training, he continues to shape market knowledge while bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications.
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