Bootstrapping and the Zero-Coupon Yield Curve
By
Simon, Jan
The technical note introduces the reader to bootstrapping. Applying the traditional DCF-method in bond pricing works well for retail investors. More sophisticated investors such as arbitrageurs and hedge funds need a more correct way of valuing fixed income products. Bootstrapping lies at the root of this and is the focus of this technical note.
Collection: IESE (España)
Ref: FN-642-E
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 5
Publication Date: Oct 17, 2019
Language: English
Description
The technical note introduces the reader to bootstrapping. Applying the traditional DCF-method in bond pricing works well for retail investors. More sophisticated investors such as arbitrageurs and hedge funds need a more correct way of valuing fixed income products. Bootstrapping lies at the root of this and is the focus of this technical note.
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Learning Objective
It should accompany exercises in which the yield curve needs "cleaning up" and/or exercises in which a clean yield is of importance. It could also be used with cases where zero-coupon yield curves are discussed or bootstrapping needs to be applied.
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