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

From Advent Capital Management—one of the world’s top experts on convertible securities—Convertible Securities describes the mechanics and behavior of convertible securities in comprehensive yet easy-to-understand language. Written for discerning investors as well as corporate CFOs and Treasurers seeking quantitative insights and theories presented in a methodical and understandable format using recent and relevant examples. The book explains the mathematical underpinnings of convertible securities and provides 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, etc.). Specific topics include: • Unique and Valuable Features in Convertible Bonds and Preferreds • How Savvy Investors Use Convertibles in their Portfolios • How CFOs Optimize Corporate Capital Structures with Convertibles • Valuation & Quantitative Properties of Convertibles • Investment Behavior • Asset Allocation Models • Convertible Bonds for Related Professions • Practical Considerations for Allocators—and much more!