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An Introduction to

Capital

Structure

Arbitrage

Capital Structure Arbitrage is one of the most exciting areas in contemporary capital markets.  To exploit these opportunities, a good understanding is needed of equity derivative, credit derivatives, and their relationship via a model of corporate structure.  This course provides a practical introduction to this rewarding type of arbitrage trading, delivered by experienced and well-qualified market professionals in a highly interactive and practical manner.

London, 6th - 7th  April 2021

Topics Covered

·        Fundamental models of corporate structure

·        Trading opportunities suggested by these models

·        Equity derivatives in capital structure arbitrage

·        Credit derivatives in capital structure arbitrage

·        Cross market opportunities and pitfalls

·        Detailed examples and computer based case studies including Equity Derivatives vs. Credit Derivatives and hybrid trades such as Convertible Bonds and Asset Swapped Structures such as ASCOT

  • Extensive hands-on examples using spreadsheets and real market data

 

Location

Central London Conference Suite

Practicalities

To book your place or for further details, contact us by email at sales@value-consultants.co.uk .  Single places cost £1,950 plus VAT (Total invoice price: £2,340): discounts are available for multiple attendees from the same institution. Please ask about our bespoke in-house courses if you have more than five delegates. 

Further details are available on the web at www.value-consultants.co.uk (also see http://www.value-consultants.co.uk/Arbitrage.htm ) The usual Value Consultants booking conditions and terms of business apply. The number of places available is strictly limited.


Course Outline

·              Key Ideas in Capital Structure Arbitrage

¨  Basic Concepts

¨  The Merton model of corporate structure

¨  The Mechanics of the Model

¨  Consequences for Trading

¨  Implementations of the Merton Model

¨  Other Approaches

·              Understanding Equity Derivatives and Convertible Bond Structures

¨ Single stock options

¨ Using the Volatility Smile

¨ Dividend Risk and Stock Borrow

¨ Basket Options and Correlation

¨ Convertible Bonds, Convertible Asset Swaps and CB Options

¨ Convertible Arbitrage

·              Credit Derivatives in Capital Structure Arb

¨ Practical Credit Derivatives

¨ Asset Swaps, Total Return Swaps, and The Role of Funding

¨ Credit Events and Documentation Issues

¨ Tranche Products and the Uses of Equity Tranches

¨ Understanding Market Drivers

·              Pricing Credit Derivatives

¨ Credit Spreads, Default Probabilities and Recoveries.  Pitfalls in Pricing Default Swaps

¨ Credit Spread Migration Models and Pricing Credit Spread Options

¨  Models of Corporate Structure and Inferred Pricing

·              Cross Market Arbitrage

¨ Why might an Arbitrage Exist?

¨ Real World Problems: Understanding them and Avoiding them

¨ Executing Successful Transactions

¨ Risk Monitoring and the Causes of P/L Volatility

¨ Typical Transactions in Detail – Equity Puts vs. CDS, CBs vs. Equity Puts & CDS, Senior / Sub Arb, ASCOT vs. CDS & Equity Puts etc

 

Comments from the recent course:

"Thank you again for the very useful and informative workshop" - Asst Director Prop Trading - A European Bank

"Thank you for the insightful introduction into the CSA concepts, which will be very valuable for my current line of work" - Director, Debt Equity Products, A Far Eastern Bank

"Andrew - thanks for all your help during the last 2 days. The course was much enjoyed and was very useful" - Director, Equity Derivatives Trading - A London based Global Investment Bank 

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