By the end of this training course, trainees will be able to:

-      Specify the Fundamentals of Fixed Income Securities: Trainees will gain a comprehensive understanding of fixed income securities, including their characteristics, types, and purposes. They will be able to identify and explain the key features of bonds and other fixed income instruments.

-      Calculate and Interpret Accrued Interest: Trainees will learn how to calculate accrued interest on fixed income securities and understand its impact on bond pricing and investor returns.

-      Analyze Fixed Income Risk and Return: Trainees will develop the ability to assess various risks associated with fixed income securities, such as interest rate risk, credit risk, and reinvestment risk. They will also be able to evaluate the return potential of these securities and how risk factors affect their performance.

-      Identify and Use Money Market Instruments: Trainees will be familiarized with different money market instruments, their characteristics, and their uses. They will understand the role of these instruments in the financial markets and their benefits for short-term funding and investment.

-      Describe Yields and Duration: Trainees will learn about different yield measures, including current yield, yield to maturity, and yield spread. They will also gain knowledge of duration and its implications for bond price sensitivity to interest rate changes.