Financial Instruments

Options

 

Notes

 

Options are contracts where you have the right but not the obligation to either buy (call ) or sell (put) financial instruments at the exercise (strike) price on or before a predetermined date.

 


Types

 

  1. American
      • Can exercise the option any time up to the expiration date.
      • Higher risk to the seller (writer).
      • More expensive (premium) than the European type option.
      • Options traded on the ASX are predominantly American type.
  2. European
      • Can exercise the option only on the contract expiration date.
      • Lower risk to the seller (writer).
      • Less expensive (premium) than the American type option.

 


Strategies

 

  • Vertical Bull Spread
  • Call Bull Spread
  • Vertical Bear Spread
  • Put Bear Spread
  • Straddle
      • Long Straddle
      • Short Straddle
  • Strangle
      • Long Strangle
      • Short Strangle
  • Barrier Option
      • Knock-Out
      • Knock-In

 


 

  • 1 Option Contract: 100 Shares
  • Seller (Writer):
  • Buyer (Taker):
  • Call (Buy) Option: The right but not obligation to buy the financial instrument at the exercise (strike) price.
  • Put (Sell) Option: The right but not obligation to sell the financial instrument at the exercise (strike) price.
  • Premium:
      • How much you pay for the contract.
      • The level of risk is reflected in the premium of the option.
  • Exercise (Strike) Price: The agreed price on the contract.
  • Moneyness:
      • In The Money (ITM): Profit
      • The Strike Price of a CALL OPTION is below the market price.
      • At The Money (ATM): Break-Even
      • Out of The Money (OTM): Loss
      • Deep In The Money: Large Gain
      • An option that would lead to a large profit if it were exercised
  • Covered Option: The writer owns stock to be able to fulfill the contract.
  • Naked Call Option: The writer does not own stock to fulfill the contract which is underwritten by a third party.
  • Option Contracts:
      1. Exchange Traded Options (ETOs)
      2. Over-The-Counter (OTC)
  • Intrinsic Value
  • Price Volatility

 


 

  • Issued By:
  • Issued To:
  • Type of Security:
  • Duration:
  • Source:
  • Market:
  • Return:
  • Principle:
  • Liquidity:
  • Risk Level:

 


Calculation

 

$$V = max(S-X, 0)-P $$

 


Long Call

 

 


Short Call

 

 


Long Put

 

 


Short Put

 

 


Long Straddle

 

  • Strategy: Neutral
  • Conditions: High Volatility
  • Buy:
      • 1 ATM CALL
      • 1 ATM PUT
  • Time Decay: Negative impact
  • Break Even Points: Long Call – Premium, Long Call + Premium
  • Max. Loss: Limited
  • Max. Profit: Unlimited

 

 


Short Straddle

 

  • Strategy: Neutral
  • Conditions: Low Volatility
  • Sell:
      • 1 ATM CALL
      • 1 ATM PUT
  • Time Decay:
  • Break Even Points:
  • Max. Loss: Unlmited
  • Max. Profit: Limited

 

 


Long Strangle

 

With this strategy, a trader is looking for a major move; either up or down in the underlying stock before expiration. This market neutral strategy is specifically designed for high volatility conditions where stocks are swinging wildly back and forth.

 

  • Strategy: Neutral
  • Conditions: High Volatility
  • Buy:
      • 1 OTM CALL
      • 1 OTM PUT
  • Time Decay:
  • Break Even Points:
  • Max. Loss: Limited
  • Max. Profit: Unlimited

 

 

 


Short Strangle

 

  • Strategy: Neutral
  • Conditions: Low Volatility
  • Sell:
      • 1 OTM CALL
      • 1 OTM PUT
  • Time Decay:
  • Break Even Points:
  • Max. Loss: Unlimited
  • Max. Profit: Limited

 

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Financial Performance Indicators

Profitability

  • Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) to Total Funds Ratio

 

  • Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Good for measuring company performance over time. However, not recommended for benchmarking against other company EPS values.

Indices

 

RegionCountryIndex
AfricaBotswanaBSE DCI - Botswana Stock Exchange Domestic Company Index
AfricaBotswanaBSE FCI - Botswana Stock Exchange Foreign Company Index
AfricaEgyptEGX 30 Index
AfricaGhanaGSE All-Share Index
AfricaMoroccoMADEX Index (Moroccan Most Active Shares Index)
AfricaMoroccoMASI index (Moroccan All Shares Index)
AfricaNigeriaNSE 30 Index
AfricaNigeriaNSE All Share Index
AfricaSouth AfricaJSE - Johannesburg Stock Exchange Domestic Company Index
AfricaZambiaLASI -LuSE All shares Index
AfricaZimbabweZimbabwe Industrial Index
AfricaZimbabweZimbabwe Mining Index
AmericasArgentinaMERVAL - 12 Companies
AmericasBrazilIBOVESPA - Bovespa Index
AmericasCanadaS&P/TSX 60
AmericasCanadaS&P/TSX Composite Index
AmericasCanadaS&P/TSX Venture Composite Index
AmericasChileIPSA
AmericasColombiaCOLCAP
AmericasColombiaIGBC
AmericasHaiti
AmericasJamaica
AmericasMexicoIndice de Precios y Cotizaciones (IPC) (Bolsa Index)
AmericasPeruSPBLPGPT
AmericasTrinidad and Tobago
AmericasUnited StatesBarron's 400 Index
AmericasUnited StatesCBOE DJIA BuyWrite Index (BXD)
AmericasUnited StatesCBOE NASDAQ-100 BuyWrite Index (BXN)
AmericasUnited StatesCBOE NASDAQ-100 Volatility Index (VXN)
AmericasUnited StatesCBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Index (BXM)
AmericasUnited StatesCBOE Volatility Index (VIX)
AmericasUnited StatesDJIA - Dow Jones Industrial Average
AmericasUnited StatesDow Jones Transportation Average
AmericasUnited StatesDow Jones Utility Average
AmericasUnited StatesNASDAQ Composite
AmericasUnited StatesNASDAQ-100
AmericasUnited StatesNYSE Arca Major Market Index
AmericasUnited StatesRussell 1000
AmericasUnited StatesRussell 2500
AmericasUnited StatesRussell 3000
AmericasUnited StatesRussell MidCap
AmericasUnited StatesRussell Small Cap Completeness
AmericasUnited StatesRussell Top 200
AmericasUnited StatesS&P 100
AmericasUnited StatesS&P 500 (GSPC, INX, SPX)
AmericasUnited StatesS&P Midcap 400
AmericasUnited StatesS&P Midcap 400/BARRA Growth
AmericasUnited StatesS&P Midcap 400/BARRA Value
AmericasUnited StatesS&P SmallCap 600
AmericasUnited StatesS&P SmallCap 600/BARRA Growth
AmericasUnited StatesS&P SmallCap 600/BARRA Value
AmericasUnited StatesWilshire 4500
AmericasUnited StatesWilshire 5000
AmericasVenezuelaÍndice Bursátil Caracas (IBC)
AsiaBangladeshCASPI
AsiaBangladeshCSC X
AsiaBangladeshCSE 30
AsiaBangladeshCSE50
AsiaBangladeshCSI
AsiaBangladeshDSE
AsiaBangladeshDSEX
AsiaChinaCSI 100 Index
AsiaChinaCSI 300 Index
AsiaChinaCSI 300 Index
AsiaChinaSSE 180 Index
AsiaChinaSSE 50 Index
AsiaChinaSSE Composite Index
AsiaChinaSZSE 100 Index
AsiaChinaSZSE 200 Index
AsiaChinaSZSE 300 Index
AsiaChinaSZSE Component Index
AsiaHong KongHang Seng China Enterprises Index
AsiaHong KongHang Seng China H-Financials Index
AsiaHong KongHang Seng China-Affiliated Corporations Index
AsiaHong KongHang Seng Index
AsiaIndiaBombay Stock Exchange (BSE) - Sensex
AsiaIndiaNational Stock Exchange (NSE) - Nifty50
AsiaIndiaNIFTY BANK
AsiaIndiaNIFTY MIDCAP 100
AsiaIndiaNIFTY NEXT 50
AsiaIndiaNIFTY SMALLCAP 100
AsiaIndiaS&P BSE 500
AsiaIndonesiaIDX Composite
AsiaIndonesiaJII - Jakarta Islamic Index
AsiaIndonesiaLQ-45
AsiaIranTEPIX
AsiaIsraelTA-125 Index (Tel Aviv 125)
AsiaIsraelTA-35 Index
AsiaIsraelTA-90
AsiaJapanNikkei 225
AsiaJordanASE Weighted Index
AsiaKazakhstanKASE
AsiaMalaysiaFTSE Bursa Malaysia Index
AsiaMalaysiaKuala Lumpur Composite Index
AsiaMalaysiaMESDAQ
AsiaNepalNEPSE Index
AsiaOmanMSM-30
AsiaPakistanKMI 30 Index
AsiaPakistanKSE 100 Index
AsiaPakistanKSE All Share Index
AsiaPakistanKSE-30 Index
AsiaPhilippinesPSE All Shares Index
AsiaPhilippinesPSE Financials Index
AsiaPhilippinesPSE Mining and Oil Index
AsiaPhilippinesPSEi - PSE Index
AsiaQatarDSM-200
AsiaSaudi ArabiaTASI - Tadawul All Share Index
AsiaSingaporeSTI - Straits Times Index
AsiaSouth KoreaKOSDAQ (for small cap companies)
AsiaSouth KoreaKOSPI
AsiaSri LankaAll Share Price Index (ASPI)
AsiaSri LankaColombo Stock Exchange Sector indices (CSE Sectors)
AsiaSri LankaMilanka Price Index (MPI) - (Discontinued)
AsiaTaiwanTAIEX - Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index
AsiaThailandSET Index
AsiaThailandSET100 Index
AsiaThailandSET50 Index
AsiaVietnamCBV Index
AsiaVietnamS&P Vietnam 10 Index
EuropeAustriaATX
EuropeBelgiumBEL20
EuropeBosnia and HerzegovinaBIRS
EuropeBosnia and HerzegovinaERS10
EuropeBosnia and HerzegovinaFIRS
EuropeBulgariaSOFIX
EuropeCroatiaCROBEX
EuropeCroatiaCROBIS
EuropeCzech RepublicPX Index
EuropeDenmarkOMXC20 - OMX Copenhagen 20
EuropeFinlandOMXH25 - OMX Helsinki 25
EuropeFranceCAC 40
EuropeFranceCAC All Share
EuropeFranceCAC All-Tradable
EuropeFranceCAC Large 60
EuropeFranceCAC Mid & Small
EuropeFranceCAC Mid 60
EuropeFranceCAC Next 20
EuropeFranceCAC Small
EuropeFranceSBF 120
EuropeGermanyDAX- 30
EuropeGermanyMDAX (Mid Cap)
EuropeGermanySDAX (Small Cap)
EuropeGermanyTecDAX
EuropeGreeceAthex 20
EuropeHungaryBUMIX Mid Cap
EuropeHungaryBUX Large Cap
EuropeHungaryCentral European Blue Chip Index Regional Large Cap
EuropeIcelandOMX Iceland 15 (Discontinued)
EuropeIcelandOMX Iceland 6
EuropeIrelandISEQ 20
EuropeItalyFTSE Italia Mid Cap
EuropeItalyFTSE MIB
EuropeItalyMIBTel
EuropeLithuaniaOMVX - OMX Vilnius
EuropeLuxembourgLuxX Index - Luxembourg Stock Exchange
EuropeNetherlandsAEX index
EuropeNetherlandsAMX index (Midcap)
EuropeNetherlandsAScX index (Small Cap)
EuropeNorwayOBX Index
EuropePolandWIG
EuropePolandWIG30
EuropePortugalPSI-20
EuropePortugalPSI-GERAL
EuropeRomaniaBET-10
EuropeRussiaMICEX - Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange
EuropeRussiaRTSI - RTS Index
EuropeSerbiaBELEX15
EuropeSerbiaBELEXline
EuropeSlovakiaSlovak Share Index
EuropeSpainIBEX 35
EuropeSpainMadrid Stock Exchange General Index
EuropeSwedenOMXS30 - OMX Stockholm 30
EuropeSwedenOMXSPI - OMX Stockholm PI
EuropeSwitzerlandSLI - Swiss Leader Index
EuropeSwitzerlandSMI - Swiss Market Index
EuropeSwitzerlandSMI Expanded
EuropeSwitzerlandSMI MID
EuropeSwitzerlandSPI - Swiss Performance Index
EuropeUkrainePFTS Index
EuropeUnited KingdomFT30 Index
EuropeUnited KingdomFTSE 100 Index
EuropeUnited KingdomFTSE 350 Index
EuropeUnited KingdomFTSE AIM All-Share Index
EuropeUnited KingdomFTSE AIM UK 50 Index
EuropeUnited KingdomFTSE All-Share Index
EuropeUnited KingdomFTSE Fledgling Index
EuropeUnited KingdomFTSE MID 250 Index
EuropeUnited KingdomFTSE SmallCap Index
EuropeUnited KingdomFTSE techMark Index
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GlobalN/AFTSE All-World Index Series
GlobalN/AMSCI ACWI Index
GlobalN/AMSCI World
GlobalN/AOTCM QX ADR 30 Index
GlobalN/AS&P Global 100
GlobalN/AS&P Global 1200
GlobalN/AThe Global Dow - Global Version of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
OceaniaAustraliaAll Ordinaries
OceaniaAustraliaS&P/ASX 20
OceaniaAustraliaS&P/ASX 200
OceaniaAustraliaS&P/ASX 300
OceaniaAustraliaS&P/ASX 50
OceaniaNew ZealandNZX 50 Index

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Reconstruction

 

Notes

A reconstruction may be a Share Split (increase the number of shares) or Share Consolidation (decrease the number of shares).

If the share price of a company is too high the company may consider splitting the number of shares to ensure the share price is more affordable and liquid in the market.

Any orders present in the market are purged at the end of the trading day prior to the reconstruction.

 


1. Share Split (Stock Split)

A share split occurs when a company issues more shares to its existing shareholders, increasing the total number of shares outstanding while maintaining the overall value of the investment. The value of each share is adjusted accordingly, so the total market value of the investment remains the same.

  • Purpose: The main reason a company may do a stock split is to make its shares more affordable for small investors if the price per share has become too high. It often happens when a company’s share price rises significantly, and the company wants to make shares more accessible.
  • Example:
    • If a company announces a 2-for-1 share split, it means that each shareholder will receive one additional share for every share they already own. If you held 100 shares priced at $100 each, after the split, you would have 200 shares priced at $50 each.
    • The total value of your investment is still $10,000 (100 x $100 = 10,000, and after the split, 200 x $50 = 10,000), but you now have more shares.

 


2. Share Consolidation (Reverse Stock Split)

A share consolidation, or reverse stock split, is the opposite of a share split. In this case, a company reduces the number of its outstanding shares by consolidating multiple shares into one. The price per share increases proportionally, so the total value of the investment remains unchanged.

  • Purpose: Companies often do this when their stock price is very low and they want to increase the share price to make it look more attractive or to meet listing requirements on a stock exchange.
  • Example:
    • If a company announces a 1-for-2 reverse stock split, it means that shareholders will exchange every two shares for one new share. If you held 100 shares priced at $2 each, after the consolidation, you would have 50 shares priced at $4 each.
    • The total value of your investment remains the same (100 x $2 = 200, and after the consolidation, 50 x $4 = 200).

 


Summary
  • Share Split: Increases the number of shares while reducing the price per share.
  • Share Consolidation: Reduces the number of shares while increasing the price per share.

Both actions don’t change the total value of a shareholder’s investment, but they can have significant effects on a company’s stock price and appeal to different types of investors.

 


 

 


 

Reconstruction

 

Value of Shares ($):
Final Quantity of Shares (#):
Expected Final Share Price ($): 

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Treasury Notes (T-Notes)

Summary:

  • Issued By: Governments
  • Issued To:
  • Type of Security: Discount
  • Duration: Short (< 1 Year)
  • Source: Direct
  • Market:
  • Return:
  • Principle: On Maturity
  • Liquidity: High
  • Risk Level: Low

 


Bonds

 

In finance, a bond is a type of debt security in which an issuer (typically a government, municipality, or corporation) borrows money from investors and promises to pay back the principal amount (the face value of the bond) at a specified date in the future (the maturity date), along with periodic interest payments (called coupons) over the life of the bond. Bonds are often considered relatively safe investments, especially government bonds, because they offer predictable returns. However, they also carry risks, such as interest rate risk and credit risk.

Key Features
  1. Face Value (Par Value): This is the amount the bond issuer agrees to pay the bondholder when the bond matures. Typically, bonds are issued in denominations of $1,000 or $100, but the amount can vary.
  2. Coupon Rate: The bond’s coupon rate (also called the nominal yield or interest rate) is the percentage of the face value that the issuer will pay the bondholder as periodic interest payments. The coupon rate is fixed at the time the bond is issued.
    • Example: A bond with a $1,000 face value and a 5% coupon rate will pay $50 annually in interest (5% of $1,000).
  3. Coupon Payments: These are the periodic interest payments made to the bondholder. They are typically paid annually or semi-annually, but the frequency can vary.
  4. Maturity Date: This is the date when the issuer is required to repay the bond’s face value to the bondholder. The length of time until maturity varies and can range from a few months to several decades.
  5. Issuer: The entity that issues the bond. This could be:
    • Government (e.g., U.S. Treasury bonds)
    • Corporations (e.g., corporate bonds)
    • Municipalities (e.g., municipal bonds)
  6. Price: The price of a bond can fluctuate on the secondary market, depending on various factors like interest rates, credit rating, and market demand. The price of a bond can be above or below its face value. If a bond is priced above its face value, it’s said to be trading at a premium. If it’s priced below its face value, it’s trading at a discount.
  7. Yield: The yield is the return an investor can expect to earn if the bond is held until maturity. There are different types of yield measures, such as:
    • Current Yield: The bond’s annual coupon payment divided by its current market price.
    • Yield to Maturity (YTM): The total return an investor would receive if the bond is held until maturity, considering both the coupon payments and any capital gain or loss (i.e., if the bond is purchased at a premium or discount).
    • Yield to Call (YTC): The yield if the bond is called (redeemed) before its maturity date.

 


Types of Bonds

Bonds come in various types, depending on the issuer and other characteristics:

  1. Government Bonds:
    • Treasury Bonds (T-bonds): Issued by the U.S. government with maturities of 10 years or more. They are considered one of the safest investments because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
    • Treasury Notes (T-notes): Issued by the U.S. government with maturities between 1 and 10 years.
    • Municipal Bonds (Munis): Issued by states, cities, or other local government entities. These bonds are often tax-exempt at the federal level, and sometimes at the state and local levels as well, making them attractive to investors in high tax brackets.
  2. Corporate Bonds: Issued by companies to raise capital. These bonds usually offer higher yields than government bonds but also carry a higher risk of default, depending on the creditworthiness of the issuing company.
  3. Zero-Coupon Bonds: These bonds don’t make periodic interest payments. Instead, they are issued at a deep discount to their face value, and the bondholder receives the face value when the bond matures. The difference between the purchase price and the face value represents the bond’s interest.
  4. Convertible Bonds: Corporate bonds that can be converted into a specified number of the company’s common shares. These bonds typically offer lower interest rates but provide the potential for capital appreciation if the company’s stock price increases.
  5. Callable Bonds: Bonds that can be redeemed by the issuer before their maturity date, usually at a premium. Issuers may choose to call bonds if interest rates fall, allowing them to refinance at lower rates.
  6. High-Yield Bonds (Junk Bonds): These are bonds issued by companies with lower credit ratings (below BBB-). They offer higher yields to compensate investors for the increased risk of default.

 


How Bonds Work
  • Buying a Bond: When you buy a bond, you’re essentially lending money to the issuer in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of the principal amount at maturity. For example, if you buy a $1,000 bond with a 5% coupon rate and a 10-year maturity, the issuer will pay you $50 annually for 10 years, and at the end of the 10 years, you’ll receive your $1,000 principal back.
  • Market Price: The price of a bond can fluctuate in the market due to interest rate changes, changes in credit ratings, or changes in market sentiment. For instance, when interest rates rise, the price of existing bonds tends to fall, because newer bonds issued at the higher interest rates become more attractive.

 


Valuation

The value of a bond is determined by the present value of its future cash flows, which include both the coupon payments and the face value to be paid at maturity. The formula for the price of a bond can be written as:

 

$$Bond\;Price=\sum_{}^{}\left( \frac{C}{\left( 1+r \right)^{t}} \right)+\frac{F}{\left( 1+r \right)^{n}}$$

 

Where:

  • C = Coupon payment
  • r = Discount rate (or market interest rate)
  • t = Period of time for each coupon payment
  • F = Face value of the bond
  • n = Total number of periods until maturity

This formula discounts both the periodic coupon payments and the lump sum face value back to the present using the market interest rate or yield.

 


Risks

While bonds are generally considered safer investments compared to stocks, they still carry several risks:

  1. Interest Rate Risk: If interest rates rise, the price of existing bonds typically falls, because newer bonds will offer higher interest rates, making older bonds less attractive.
  2. Credit Risk: This is the risk that the bond issuer will default on its payments or be unable to repay the principal amount. This is especially relevant for corporate bonds or lower-rated government bonds.
  3. Inflation Risk: Inflation erodes the purchasing power of fixed interest payments, meaning the real value of the bond’s coupon payments decreases if inflation rises significantly.
  4. Reinvestment Risk: If interest rates fall, investors may not be able to reinvest coupon payments at the same rate, resulting in lower returns.
  5. Liquidity Risk: Some bonds, especially those from smaller issuers or with lower ratings, may be harder to sell quickly without incurring a loss.

 


Conclusion

Bonds are a popular form of investment because they provide a predictable income stream and are generally considered safer than stocks. They offer a way for governments and companies to raise capital, while providing investors with an opportunity to earn regular interest payments. However, they come with risks such as interest rate risk, credit risk, and inflation risk, which investors should carefully consider when investing in bonds.

 


Summary
  • Issued By: Corporates, Governments
  • Issued To: Public, Family, Private Placement
  • Type of Security: Fixed Interest / Fixed Income / Debt Securities
  • Duration: Medium – Long Term (> 1 Year)
  • Source: Direct
  • Market: Capital
  • Return: Periodic (Coupon)
  • Principle: On Maturity
  • Liquidity: High
  • Risk Level: Low
  • Key Terms:
      • Par Value (Face Value)
      • Bond Indenture (Contract)
  • Variations:
      • Asset Backed Bonds
      • Bulldog Bonds
      • Callable Bonds
      • Catastrophe Bonds
      • Convertible Bonds
      • Domestic Bonds
      • Equipment Obligation Bonds
      • Euro Bonds
      • Floating Rate Bonds
      • Indexed Bonds
      • International Bonds
      • Inverse Floating Bonds
      • Junk Bonds
      • Non Callable Bonds
      • Original Issue Discount Bonds
      • Puttable Bonds
      • Samurai Bonds
      • Serial Bonds
      • Yankee Bonds
      • Zero Coupon Bonds

 


Notes
  • If interest rates increase, the value of the bond goes down.
  • If interest rates decrease, the value of the bond goes up.

 


Formula

 


Variables

\begin{align}
C & = periodic\;fixed\;coupon\;payment \\
i & = current\;yield \\
n & = number\;of\;periods \\
A & = principal\;(face\;value) \\
k & = fraction\;of\;lapsed\;time\;between\;coupon\;payments \\
\end{align}

 


(a) Present Value (Bond)

$$ PV_{(Bond)} = PV_{(Coupon\;Stream)} + PV_{(Face\;Value)} $$

 


(b) Present Value (Coupon Stream)

$$ PV_{(Coupon\;Stream)} = C \left[ {1-({1+i)^{-n}}\over i} \right] $$

 


(c) Present Value (Face Value)

$$ PV_{(Face\;Value)} = A(1+i)^{-n} $$

 


(d) Present Value (At Coupon Date)

$$ PV_{(At\;Coupon\;Date)} = \left\{ C \left[ {1-({1+i)^{-n}}\over i} \right]+A(1+i)^{-n} \right\} $$

 


(e) Present Value (Between Coupon Dates)

$$ PV_{(Between\;Coupon\;Dates)} = \left\{ C \left[ {1-({1+i)^{-n}}\over i} \right]+A(1+i)^{-n} \right\} (1+i)^k$$

 


 

Convertible Notes

Issued By:  Companies

Market:

Term:  Fixed

Type:  Hybrid Fixed Interest Debt Security

Liquidity:

Risk:  Low

 

Notes:  Interest paid is generally lower than straight debt instruments. Option to convert to ordinary shares at a specified future date.

Treasury Bonds

 

Issued By:  Government

Market:  Money

Term:  Medium to Long (>1 Year)

Type:  Discount Security

Liquidity:  High

Risk:  Low