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CSI will be performing system maintenance on Saturday May 11th from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. ET. You will not have access to your “myCSI” student account, nor will you be able to book, cancel or reschedule exams during this time. You can still access your online course materials by visiting connect.csi.ca then connecting to “Blackboard Learn”.

What is the course syllabus?

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Module 1: Overview of Fixed-Income Trading Operations

  • Section 1 – Fixed-Income Trading Operations
  • Section 2 – Roles and Responsibilities of Fixed-Income Trading Professionals
  • Section 3 – Characteristics of Fixed-Income Securities
  • Section 4 – Trading Mechanics of Fixed-Income Securities

Module 2: Analysis of Fixed-Income Securities

  • Section 1 – Valuation of Fixed-Income Securities
  • Section 2 – Yield Curves and Spreads
  • Section 3 – Duration and Convexity

Module 3: Fixed-Income Strategies

  • Section 1 – Differences Among the Various Strategies
  • Section 2 – Market Timing
  • Section 3 – Securitization

Module 4: Risks Associated With Trading Fixed-Income Securities

  • Section 1 – Types of risks
  • Section 2 – Risk management
  • Section 3 – CIRO regulations related to trading fixed income securities