Course Description

This course provides an introduction to bonds and the bond market, and is taught by a financial markets professional currently working in the fixed income market.

This course is tailored to students who have no prior or only very little knowledge of finance and want to learn about bonds so that they can earn extra income or invest for retirement using fixed income investments.

This course comes in the form of an easy to follow webinar and is split up into the following lectures:

Bond Basics

• What is a Bond?

• Features & Characteristics of Bonds

• Types of Bonds

• Credit Ratings

• Risks

The Bond Market

• Primary vs. Secondary Market

• Players In The Bond Market

Investing in Bonds

• Why Invest In Bonds

• How To Invest In Bonds

Bonus Section

• Why Are Bond Yields Currently So Low?

• What Is Quantitative Easing?

• Additional Resources & Learning Materials

Personal Finance Expert & Former Investment Banker

Alex Lielacher

Alexander Lielacher is an entrepreneur, a former financial markets professional and an online educator. He has worked for several major financial institutions in the City of London and has gained experience in the financial markets as a bond trader and salesman. Furthermore, he holds a degree in Investment & Financial Risk Management from Cass Business School, City University London and is an FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) approved person. Away from the financial markets his interests lie in entrepreneurship, cryptocurrencies and engaging in humanitarian work. You can contact him on Twitter @AlexLielacher or via email at [email protected].

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Bond Basics

    • What Is A Bond?

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    • Features & Characteristics of Bonds

    • Features & Characteristics of Bonds - Principal and Maturity

    • Features & Characteristics of Bonds - Coupon & Yield

    • Features & Characteristics of Bonds - Price/Yield Relationship

    • Features & Characteristics of Bonds - Price/Yield Relationship continued

    • Features & Characteristics of Bonds - Credit Rating & Market Price

    • Features & Characteristics of Bonds - Bond Optionality

    • Features & Characteristics of Bonds - Term Sheet
  • 3

    The Bond Market

    • Types of Bonds

    • Credit Ratings

    • Credit Ratings Matrix

    • Risks

    • Primary vs Secondary Market

    • Players In The Bond Market
  • 4

    Investing In Bonds

    • Why Invest In Bonds?

    • How To Invest In Bonds
  • 5

    Bonus

    • Bonus

    • Bonus continued

    • Additional Learning Materials

    • Additional Learning Material Explained

    • Additional Resources