Chapter 6: Fixed-Income Securities: Features and Types

In this section

• Corporate Bonds: Types and Features in Canadian Markets
  Explore the diverse types of corporate bonds, including mortgage bonds, floating-rate securities, and Eurobonds, with a focus on Canadian financial markets.
• Fixed-Income Securities: Features and Types - Comprehensive Overview
  Explore the essential features and types of fixed-income securities, their role in investment portfolios, and the Canadian fixed-income marketplace.
• The Fixed-Income Marketplace: Understanding Canada's Fixed-Income Market Dynamics
  Explore the Canadian fixed-income marketplace, its participants, and its role in government and corporate financing. Compare its size to the equity market and learn about market dynamics for informed investment decisions.
• The Rationale for Issuing Fixed-Income Securities: Understanding Government and Corporate Debt Issuance
  Explore the reasons behind the issuance of fixed-income securities by governments and corporations, including financing deficits, funding projects, and leveraging operations.
• Fixed-Income Securities: Key Features and Terminology Explained
  Explore the essential features and terminology of fixed-income securities, including bonds and debentures, within the Canadian financial landscape.
• Interest on Bonds: Understanding Interest Payments in Fixed-Income Securities
  Explore how interest payments work for bonds, including semi-annual coupon payments, fixed-rate, floating-rate, and step-up bonds, and index-linked notes. Learn about their impact on bond valuation and investment strategies.
• Denominations and Bond Pricing: Understanding Bond Market Dynamics
  Explore the intricacies of bond denominations and pricing, including factors affecting bond prices and their significance in investment decisions.
• Bond Yields: Understanding Nominal, Current, and Yield to Maturity
  Explore the intricacies of bond yields, including nominal yield, current yield, and yield to maturity, and their significance in assessing bond investments within the Canadian financial landscape.
• Term to Maturity and Bond Classifications: Understanding Bond Maturities and Their Impact
  Explore the classification of bonds based on term to maturity, their impact on price volatility, and considerations for investors in the Canadian financial market.
• Liquidity, Negotiability, and Marketability in Fixed-Income Securities
  Explore the critical concepts of liquidity, negotiability, and marketability in the context of fixed-income securities, focusing on their impact on bond trading and investment strategies within the Canadian financial market.
• Strip Bonds and Zero-Coupon Bonds: Understanding and Investing in Canadian Fixed-Income Securities
  Explore the intricacies of strip bonds and zero-coupon bonds, their creation, tax implications, and suitability for Canadian investors.
• Callable, Extendible, and Retractable Bonds: Understanding Features and Investment Strategies
  Explore the features of callable, extendible, and retractable bonds, including issuer rights, investor safeguards, and strategic investment opportunities within the Canadian financial landscape.
• Convertible Bonds and Debentures: Understanding Conversion Privileges and Market Dynamics
  Explore the intricacies of convertible bonds and debentures, including conversion privileges, market behavior, and investment strategies within the Canadian financial landscape.
• Sinking Funds and Purchase Funds: Essential Tools for Debt Management
  Explore the role of sinking funds and purchase funds in bond repayment strategies, their impact on issuers and bondholders, and real-world examples from Canadian financial markets.
• Protective Provisions of Corporate Bonds: Safeguarding Bondholders' Interests
  Explore the protective provisions of corporate bonds, including covenants like negative pledge, debt tests, and dividend restrictions, and their impact on bondholders and issuers.
• Government of Canada Securities: Bonds, T-bills, and Real Return Bonds
  Explore the features, benefits, and roles of Government of Canada securities, including bonds, Treasury bills, and Real Return Bonds, in investment portfolios.
• Provincial and Municipal Government Securities: Understanding Provincial Bonds and Municipal Securities
  Explore the features, credit quality, and unique characteristics of provincial and municipal government securities in Canada, including provincial bonds, savings bonds, and municipal debentures.
• Exploring Other Fixed-Income Securities: Bankers' Acceptances, Commercial Paper, Term Deposits, and GICs
  Dive into the world of other fixed-income securities, including Bankers' Acceptances, Commercial Paper, Term Deposits, and Guaranteed Investment Certificates, and understand their role in the Canadian financial landscape.
• How to Read Bond Quotes and Ratings: A Comprehensive Guide
  Learn how to interpret bond quotes and ratings, understand their components, and assess their impact on investment decisions in the Canadian market.
• Mastering Fixed-Income Securities: Conclusion of Chapter 6
  A comprehensive recap of fixed-income securities, emphasizing their features, types, and importance in investment portfolios.
• Fixed-Income Securities Glossary: Key Terms and Concepts
  Explore essential terms and concepts related to fixed-income securities, including bonds, interest rates, and investment strategies, with a focus on the Canadian financial landscape.