Discuss why corporate bonds with the same maturity may offer different returns

The main reason why the rate of corporate bonds with the same maturity is different is default risk. The difference between safe bond (government bond) and risky bond is called default premium.Well known institutions like Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch show us a classification scheme how much risky the bond is, depending on a… Continue reading Discuss why corporate bonds with the same maturity may offer different returns

Evaluate the explanations for the term structure of interest rates

There are four theories that explain term structure of interest rates. These are1.    Segmented market theory2.    Expectations theory3.    Liquidity premium theory4.    Preferred habitat theoryWe can see the term structure by plotting a yield curve at a point in time. The general characteristics are determined as ascending, descending, or flat. (1)1. Segmented market theoryBasic notion of… Continue reading Evaluate the explanations for the term structure of interest rates

Currency Hedge

Using derivatives for hedging currency volatility risk.Hedging currency risk.Hedge is the way to reduce risk or volatility. Formally, hedging can be expressed as the taking of a position, acquiring a cash flow, an asset, or a contract that will rise in value and offset a fall in the value of an existing position. (Eiteman, David… Continue reading Currency Hedge

Exchange Rate Regime and Theory

Exchange Rate RegimesExchange rate regimes are divided into 7 categories according to IMF’s classification. These are as follows.- Exchange arrangements with no separate legal tender; EU,- Currency board arrangements- Other conventional fixed peg arrangements- Pegged exchange rates within horizontal bands- Crawling pegs- Exchange rates within crawling bands- Managed floating with no predetermined path for the… Continue reading Exchange Rate Regime and Theory

Comparative Summary of UN and Arnett

The world has become much closer than in the past and the countries depend on each other. This interdependence is referred to as globalization in which the countries are connected together not only economically but also culturally. This cultural globalization is generally dominated by Western, developed countries through the global media which spreads the ideology… Continue reading Comparative Summary of UN and Arnett