valuation

Hi, I have a practice question (non-BT) related to the use of Merton's debt valuation model. An investor has a large position of bonds issued by XYZ Limited. He has hedged these bonds with equity using Merton’s debt valuation model. Suppose the value takes an unprecedented tumble, but the...

David has three panels here. The first one is to illustrate the mechanics of a fixed for fixed currency swap. After illustrating the mechanics, he will show you how to price or value the currency swap as if it were two bonds. The third way is to illustrate how John Hull shows it in his latest...

David breaks down the valuation of an interest rate swap into three steps: 1. The assumptions, which includes understanding the TIMELINE; e.g., we are valuing the stop at some point after origination and it has some remaining life (in this case 15 months); 2. Extracting the implied semi-annual...

Hello All, I am interested in knowing what is HJM model ? How are they computed ? What are they used for and how are volatility surface derived ? How are they useed for valuations? Want to know mainly in brief and simple/layman language. Thanks

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Hi, Is there a video on Swaptions? I want to understand the product, type of swaptions and swaption pricing? Please let me know if there is a video or material for this? Thanks, Kanwar

Hi, David! I'm trying to put the knowledge into practice and I think I need your help. I'm currently evaluating a company and I'm trying to find out whether there is a connection between the valuation multiple and the number of cows (denominator). I've got a sample of similar new factories...

Hi David Can you please explain the realized forward concept by a timeline diagram. I am unable to understand the solution given in Tuckman Practise Question 317.1 and 317.2. I am unable to deduce the timeline correctly. I have already looked at the posts related to this topic in the forum and...

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