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Introduction to Financial Analysis

Part IV Interest Rates Valuation and Return

13.1: Chapter Thirteen- Learning Outcomes

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From Introduction to Financial Analysis by LibreTexts (Kenneth S. Bigel, Touro University), used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Written for a general audience, not for NEPSE.

  • Distinguish between the return on an investment and the firm’s Cost of Capital .
  • Define various qualitative bond risks .
  • Contrast Price or Interest Rate Risk versus Reinvestment Rate Risk .
  • Compare Inves t ment Grade to High- Y ield Bonds , and their different Credit Ratings .
  • Discuss Liquidity Preference Theory and its impact on the slope of the Yield Curve .
  • Define each of four Yield Curve Theories .
  • Calculate the Spot Curve .
  • Explore Credit Spread s
  • Consider the Macroeconomic circumstance under which Credit Spreads will narrow and widen .
  • Utilize Credit Spreads in a predictive manner .

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