Fixed Income Securities: Analyze, Value & Apply

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Fixed Income Securities: Analyze, Value & Apply

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

25 reviews

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze fixed income securities and evaluate bond risks.
Calculate bond prices, yields, and interpret yield curves.
Apply duration analysis to manage interest rate sensitivity.

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There are 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze fixed income securities, evaluate bond risks, calculate bond prices, interpret yield measures, and apply duration analysis to manage interest rate sensitivity.

This comprehensive course takes you step by step through the world of fixed income securities, starting with the foundations of bonds, their characteristics, and associated risks. You will then progress into bond pricing and valuation, where you’ll learn how to apply time value of money principles, price plain vanilla bonds, and handle pricing between payment dates. Finally, you will explore advanced yield concepts, understand the dynamics of yield curves, and measure sensitivity through duration and modified duration. What makes this course unique is its practical, structured approach that bridges theory with real-world applications. Each lesson is designed to strengthen both conceptual clarity and analytical skills, making it valuable for finance students, aspiring analysts, and investment professionals. By mastering these skills, you will gain the confidence to evaluate fixed income securities and make informed investment decisions in dynamic financial markets.

This module introduces learners to the core concepts of fixed income securities. It explores the essential features of bonds, the different types of bonds available in financial markets, and the various risks investors face when investing in fixed income instruments. By the end, learners will be able to recognize and analyze the structural aspects and risk considerations that define bond investments.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

This module provides a structured approach to understanding bond pricing. Learners will study the mechanics of valuing bonds, from simple ordinary annuities to plain vanilla bonds, and explore how accrued interest affects pricing between payment periods. By completing this module, learners will acquire the skills to apply time value of money principles in real-world bond valuation.

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5 videos3 assignments

This module advances into yield measurement, yield curve analysis, and duration concepts. Learners will explore yield to maturity, the relationship between yields and bond prices, and the insights provided by normal, flat, and inverted yield curves. The module concludes with an in-depth study of duration and modified duration, equipping learners to measure and manage interest rate sensitivity in bond portfolios.

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12 videos4 assignments

12 videos Total 99 minutes

Yield Definition 1 minute
Current Yield 4 minutes
YTM 10 minutes
Price Relationship 8 minutes
Ytm And Price Relationship - Important Notes 11 minutes
Ytm And Price Relationship Features 10 minutes
Basic Concepts Of Yield Curves 9 minutes
Yield Curves Important Features 10 minutes
Yield Curves Summary 9 minutes
Basic Concepts In Duration 10 minutes
Important Features In Duration 10 minutes
Modified Duration 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Exploring Yields and Price Dynamics 10 minutes
Yield Curves Uncovered 10 minutes
Duration and Sensitivity 10 minutes
Yields, Curves, and Duration 30 minutes

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Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

While the course is not overly advanced, it provides a solid base for further study in bonds and debt markets.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Accessible and beginner-friendly, especially for those new to bonds. More interactive problems or datasets would’ve made it even better.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Strong real-world relevance — the examples reflected actual bond market behavior rather than simplified classroom scenarios.

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