Convertible Securities: A Complete Guide to Investment and Corporate Financing Strategies

The definitive guide to reduced-risk investing in the $600+ billion global convertible securities market

Authored by professionals at Advent Capital Management―one of the world’s leaders on convertible securities―Convertible Securities describes the mechanics and behavior of convertible securities in comprehensive yet easy-to-understand language.

Written for discerning investors, including corporate CIOs and CFOs, financial investment academics, and financial advisors, Convertible Securities provides quantitative insights and theories presented in a methodical and understandable format using recent and relevant examples. It explains the mathematical underpinnings of convertible securities and offers thorough analyses of convertibles from every angle, including those of various types of investors and issuers and numerous related disciplines (tax, performance analysis, accounting, risk management, and others). Topics include:Unique and Valuable Features in Convertible Bonds and Convertible Preferred StocksHow Savvy Investors Use Convertibles in their PortfoliosHow CFOs Optimize Corporate Capital Structures with ConvertiblesValuation & Quantitative Properties of ConvertiblesPsychology and Investing in ConvertiblesAsset Allocation Models that Weigh the Advantages of ConvertiblesPractical Considerations for Convertible Investors―and much more!

A high value-added asset class with a unique record of achieving equity-like returns with less risk than outright investment in common stocks, convertible securities are perfect for times when markets are at their most unpredictable. Convertible Securities offers everything you need to make them work for you, now and in the future.