Valuation and Analysis of Bonds with Embedded Options
Free CFA Level II lesson in Fixed Income. 12 min read, ~1,755 words.
Callable value = Option-free - Call option. Putable value = Option-free + Put option. OAS strips out optionality. Z-spread does not. For callable: Z OAS. For putable: Z < OAS. Higher vol decreases callable value (issuer benefits) and increases putable value (bondholder benefits). Negative convexity for callable bonds near the...
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- Example 1
- Example 2
- Common Mistakes
- Key Takeaways
- Exam Shortcuts
Learning objectives
- embedded options
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