Browse WME Course For Financial Planners (WME-FP)

Chapter 21: Debt Securities: Characteristics, Risks, Trading, and Yield Curves

In this section

  • Characteristics of Debt Securities in Canada
    Explore the key features that define Canadian debt securities, including principal, coupon rate, maturity, interest payment structures, and more.
  • Types of Debt Securities
    Explore diverse debt instruments in the Canadian market—from Government of Canada bonds to floating-rate notes. Learn key characteristics, risks, and strategies for effective wealth management.
  • Risks of Debt Securities
    Explore the key risks associated with debt securities in the Canadian market, including interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and more, and learn strategies to manage these risks effectively.
  • Debt Market Trading Mechanics
    Explore the fundamentals of Canadian debt market trading, from primary issuance and underwriting processes to secondary market dynamics, settlement systems, and regulatory oversight.
  • The Term Structure of Interest Rates (Yield Curves)
    Explore how the shape of the yield curve reflects expectations of future interest rates, how it impacts portfolio strategy, and best practices for Canadian wealth advisors.