Moorad Choudhry 
An Introduction to Bond Markets 

The bond markets are a vital part of the world economy. The fourth
edition of Professor Moorad Choudhry’s benchmark reference text
An Introduction to Bond Markets brings readers up to date
with latest developments and market practice, including the impact
of the financial crisis and issues of relevance for investors. This
book offers a detailed yet accessible look at bond instruments, and
is aimed specifically at newcomers to the market or those
unfamiliar with modern fixed income products. The author
capitalises on his wealth of experience in the fixed income markets
to present this concise yet in-depth coverage of bonds and
associated derivatives.

Topics covered include:

* Bond pricing and yield

* Duration and convexity

* Eurobonds and convertible bonds

* Structured finance securities

* Interest-rate derivatives

* Credit derivatives

* Relative value trading

Related topics such as the money markets and principles of risk
management are also introduced as necessary background for students
and practitioners. The book is essential reading for all those who
require an introduction to the financial markets.

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Dr Moorad Choudhry is the former Head of Treasury at Europe Arab Bank plc in London. He is Visiting Professor at the Department of Economics, London Metropolitan University, a Visiting Research Fellow at the ICMA Centre, University of Reading, a Fellow of the ifs-School of Finance and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.