Explore the intricacies of interest rate risk in bonds, including the inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates, the impact on bond portfolios, and strategies to manage this risk effectively.
Learn how to align bond portfolios with specific investment objectives such as income generation, capital preservation, and total return. Understand the influence of factors like investment horizon, risk tolerance, and tax considerations on portfolio construction.
Learn how to evaluate bond portfolio performance using historical data, hypothetical market scenarios, stress testing, scenario analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations. Understand the impact of interest rate changes, economic downturns, and credit events on fixed income investments.