Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternative Investments (eBook)

CFA Level 2 2026

Azhar Ul Haque Sario (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
122 Seiten
Azhar Sario Hungary (Verlag)
978-3-384-69568-0 (ISBN)

Infos

Master the most challenging topics on the 2026 CFA Level 2 exam with this focused guide. This book is your essential resource for three critical subjects. We start with a deep dive into Fixed Income. You'll explore the term structure and interest rate dynamics. We make the arbitrage-free valuation framework easy to understand. You will learn to value and analyze complex bonds with embedded options. We break down sophisticated credit analysis models into simple steps. We also demystify credit default swaps (CDS), a key tool in modern finance. From there, we transition smoothly into the world of Derivatives. This section simplifies the pricing and valuation of forward commitments like forwards, futures, and swaps. We then tackle the valuation of contingent claims, providing clear, step-by-step methods for options pricing. The journey concludes with Alternative Investments. You'll get a solid introduction to commodities and their derivatives. We provide a comprehensive overview of different types of real estate investments. This includes investing in physical property and through publicly traded securities like REITs. Finally, we unravel the complexities of various hedge fund strategies, giving you the insights needed to ace this section.

 

What sets this guide apart from the rest? While many textbooks are overly academic and leave you drowning in theory, this book is built for practical mastery. We believe that true understanding comes from connecting concepts to application. That's why every chapter is designed to build your intuition, not just your ability to memorize formulas. We cut through the jargon and present difficult topics in a clear, conversational style. The material is structured to follow a logical progression, ensuring you build a solid foundation before moving on to more advanced topics. Our competitive advantage is our laser focus on the 2026 curriculum and the common pitfalls candidates face. We don't just teach the material; we teach you how to think like an analyst and approach exam questions strategically. Forget wasted hours on dense, unfocused content. This is your efficient, targeted roadmap to conquering Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternatives with confidence.

 

Disclaimer: CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by the author. CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute. This book is an independent publication and has no affiliation with the CFA Institute, produced under the principles of nominative fair use.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.9.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Bewerbung / Karriere
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Bildungstheorie
• Schlagworte: 2026 CFA Study Guide • Alternative Investments • Bond Valuation • cfa level 2 prep • Derivatives Valuation • Fixed income analysis • hedge fund strategies
• ISBN-10: 3-384-69568-2 / 3384695682
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-69568-0 / 9783384695680