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Why is the median preferred over the mean in relative valuation?
Why is the median preferred over the mean in relative valuation?
What is a potential issue in relative valuation when selecting comparables?
What is a potential issue in relative valuation when selecting comparables?
What is the primary purpose of a pro forma in finance?
What is the primary purpose of a pro forma in finance?
What is the main goal of relative valuation?
What is the main goal of relative valuation?
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Which of the following is a weakness of top-down analysis?
Which of the following is a weakness of top-down analysis?
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What is a potential issue with non-linear regression in relative valuation?
What is a potential issue with non-linear regression in relative valuation?
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What is the primary benefit of relative valuation?
What is the primary benefit of relative valuation?
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What is the main benefit of convertible bonds?
What is the main benefit of convertible bonds?
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What happens to the price of a bond when market interest rates rise?
What happens to the price of a bond when market interest rates rise?
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What is the primary difference between top-down analysis and bottom-up analysis?
What is the primary difference between top-down analysis and bottom-up analysis?
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What is the primary advantage of using relative valuation in investment decisions?
What is the primary advantage of using relative valuation in investment decisions?
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What is the relationship between YTM, coupon rate, and time to maturity?
What is the relationship between YTM, coupon rate, and time to maturity?
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What is a characteristic of a callable bond?
What is a characteristic of a callable bond?
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What is the primary weakness of bottom-up analysis?
What is the primary weakness of bottom-up analysis?
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What is the primary purpose of standardizing prices in relative valuation?
What is the primary purpose of standardizing prices in relative valuation?
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What is the main difference between a Treasury bond and a Municipal bond?
What is the main difference between a Treasury bond and a Municipal bond?
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Why is relative valuation more likely to reflect market perceptions and moods?
Why is relative valuation more likely to reflect market perceptions and moods?
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What happens to the bond price when the market requires a lower return than the bond's coupon rate?
What happens to the bond price when the market requires a lower return than the bond's coupon rate?
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When the yield to maturity (YTM) of a bond increases, what happens to the bond's price?
When the yield to maturity (YTM) of a bond increases, what happens to the bond's price?
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What is the main characteristic of a premium bond?
What is the main characteristic of a premium bond?
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What is the result of arbitrage opportunities in the bond market?
What is the result of arbitrage opportunities in the bond market?
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What is the relationship between price risk and reinvestment risk?
What is the relationship between price risk and reinvestment risk?
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What happens to bond prices when interest rates increase?
What happens to bond prices when interest rates increase?
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What is the assumption of the Pure Expectations Theory?
What is the assumption of the Pure Expectations Theory?
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What is the typical shape of the yield curve when investors expect stronger economic growth and higher inflation in the future?
What is the typical shape of the yield curve when investors expect stronger economic growth and higher inflation in the future?
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What is the main characteristic of a strip?
What is the main characteristic of a strip?
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What is the effect of inflation on bond prices?
What is the effect of inflation on bond prices?
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What type of risk is associated with selling a bond before maturity at a reasonable price?
What type of risk is associated with selling a bond before maturity at a reasonable price?
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What is indicated by a flat yield curve?
What is indicated by a flat yield curve?
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What is the purpose of comparing forward rates to spot rates?
What is the purpose of comparing forward rates to spot rates?
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What happens to bond prices when interest rates increase?
What happens to bond prices when interest rates increase?
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What is the implication of a negative forward rate?
What is the implication of a negative forward rate?
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According to the liquidity preference theory, what is the compensation for investors for taking more risk?
According to the liquidity preference theory, what is the compensation for investors for taking more risk?
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What is the relationship between Macaulay's duration and the time to maturity of a bond?
What is the relationship between Macaulay's duration and the time to maturity of a bond?
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What is the effect of an increase in yield on the duration of a bond?
What is the effect of an increase in yield on the duration of a bond?
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What is the purpose of modified duration?
What is the purpose of modified duration?
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What is the main difference between Macaulay's duration and modified duration?
What is the main difference between Macaulay's duration and modified duration?
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What is the preferred habitat theory related to?
What is the preferred habitat theory related to?
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What happens to the bond's price when you sell it before maturity and yields are stable?
What happens to the bond's price when you sell it before maturity and yields are stable?
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What is the benefit of 'riding the yield curve down'?
What is the benefit of 'riding the yield curve down'?
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What is the primary advantage of a Barbell strategy?
What is the primary advantage of a Barbell strategy?
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What happens to the bond's TTM as you hold it?
What happens to the bond's TTM as you hold it?
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What is the primary characteristic of a Bullet strategy?
What is the primary characteristic of a Bullet strategy?
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What is the primary difference between a Barbell and a Bullet strategy?
What is the primary difference between a Barbell and a Bullet strategy?
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What is the primary advantage of a Butterfly strategy?
What is the primary advantage of a Butterfly strategy?
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What is the assumption in a Barbell strategy regarding interest rates?
What is the assumption in a Barbell strategy regarding interest rates?
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What is the relationship between a bond's duration and its price sensitivity to interest rate changes?
What is the relationship between a bond's duration and its price sensitivity to interest rate changes?
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What happens to a bond's duration when the coupon rate increases, assuming all else is equal?
What happens to a bond's duration when the coupon rate increases, assuming all else is equal?
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What is the primary purpose of convexity in bond analysis?
What is the primary purpose of convexity in bond analysis?
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Which of the following statements is true about convexity?
Which of the following statements is true about convexity?
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What is the approximate percentage change in a bond's modified duration for every 1% increase in yield?
What is the approximate percentage change in a bond's modified duration for every 1% increase in yield?
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What is the primary advantage of an active trading strategy in bond investing?
What is the primary advantage of an active trading strategy in bond investing?
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What is the primary goal of a duration management strategy?
What is the primary goal of a duration management strategy?
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What is the primary condition required for a rollover strategy to be successful?
What is the primary condition required for a rollover strategy to be successful?
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What is the primary advantage of a riding the yield curve strategy?
What is the primary advantage of a riding the yield curve strategy?
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What is the primary condition required for a riding the yield curve strategy to be successful?
What is the primary condition required for a riding the yield curve strategy to be successful?
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Study Notes
Topic 5: Pro Forma and Top-Down/BOTTOM-UP Analysis
- Pro forma: used to make assumptions and projections of financial results.
- Top-down analysis:
- Start looking at overall economy, then gradually work on a specific company.
- Strengths: comprehensive holistic view of market and macroeconomic factors, useful in incorporating industry trends, economic factors, and market dynamics.
- Weaknesses: easy to overlook firm-specific factors affecting valuation of company.
- Bottom-up analysis:
- Start looking at specific firm/company, then gradually work on overall economy.
- Strengths: comprehensive analysis of individual companies, focus on firm-specific fundamentals, competitive positioning, growth aspects, and financial performance.
- Weaknesses: takes more time, may have delays in missing out on returns.
Topic 7: Relative Valuation
- Relative valuation: compares price of an asset to prices assessed by the market for similar or comparable assets.
- Why relative valuation is popular:
- Easier to justify buying or selling decisions using relative valuation.
- Faster and requires fewer assumptions about the future compared to discounted cash flow valuation.
- Issues in relative valuation:
- Choice of comparable: selecting appropriate comparable is subjective and can significantly affect valuation.
- Market conditions: market conditions can influence prices of comparable.
- Differences in growth rates: companies or assets with different growth rates may be compared.
Topic 8: Bonds
- Bonds:
- Raise long-term capital issued by corporations and governments.
- Investor pays initial cost (price) and receives coupon (interest) periodically, then face value at maturity.
- Types of bonds:
- Zero-coupon bond: no coupon payments, only face value at maturity.
- Convertible bond: can be converted into a predetermined number of shares in the future.
- Indexed bond: coupon is related to movements in inflation.
- Callable bond: seller can buy back the bond from the investor in the future.
- Perpetual bond: lasts forever.
- Treasury bond: issued by federal government.
- Municipal bond: issued by state government or government agencies.
- Bond pricing and YTM:
- YTM reflects the market's required return on the bond.
- If market requires a higher return than the bond's coupon rate, the bond's price will drop (discount).
- If market requires a lower return than the bond's coupon rate, the bond's price will increase (premium).
Topic 9: Pure Expectations Theory and Yield Curve
- Pure Expectations Theory:
- Assumes current yield curve reflects investors' expectations of future short-term interest rates.
- Predicts future short-term rates (forward rates) based on current long-term rates.
- Yield curve shapes:
- Normal (upward sloping): short-term yields are lower than long-term yields, indicating economic growth and higher inflation expectations.
- Inverted (downward sloping): short-term yields are higher than long-term yields, indicating slower economic growth or recession expectations.
- Flat: rarely seen, indicating a change in economy.
Topic 10: Duration and Convexity
- Macaulay's Duration:
- Measures sensitivity of a bond's price to changes in interest rates.
- Properties: Dmac ≤ TTM, higher for bonds with lower Crate and YTM, higher for bonds with higher TTM.
- Modified Duration:
- Represents a percentage change in a bond's price.
- Properties: positive relationship with TTM, negative relationship with coupon rate and YTM.
- Convexity:
- Measures sensitivity of a bond's duration to changes in interest rates.
- Properties: higher for bonds with lower Crate, lower YTM, and higher TTM.
Topic 11: Active and Passive Trading Strategies
- Active trading strategies:
- Require forecasting yield curve changes or divestment depending on the prediction.
- Passive trading strategies:
- Little effort required from the investor, aiming to buy and hold bonds until maturity.
- Duration management:
- Increase or decrease portfolio duration based on forecasted changes in rates.
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This quiz covers the concept of pro forma analysis in finance, including its use in making assumptions and projections of financial results, and the top-down approach to analysis. It also explores the strengths and weaknesses of this method.