Ever wondered what truly makes bond prices move? In this essential episode of Money Talks: Your Guide to the Canadian Securities, join your friendly host Rita and financial pro Alexis Goldbloom as he demystify the pricing and trading of fixed-income securities in the Canadian market!

We break down core concepts like present value and discount rates, explaining how they determine a bond's fair price. Discover the critical differences between current yield and yield to maturity (YTM), and learn about reinvestment risk when managing your Canadian bond portfolio.

Unpack the powerful influence of interest rates on bond prices – understanding their inverse relationship is key to smart debt investing. We’ll explain the yield curve and delve into the theories that shape it (expectations, liquidity preference, and market segmentation), giving you a pulse on market sentiment for Canadian interest rates.

Learn how a bond's maturity and coupon rate impact its price volatility, and understand the crucial role of duration as a measure of bond risk. Plus, get an exclusive look behind the scenes of bond market trading – from the 'sell side' and 'buy side' players, to the function of inter-dealer brokers and the mechanics of a trade ticket. We also clarify confusing terms like accrued interest and discuss the importance of Canadian bond indexes like the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index for measuring performance and building Canadian ETFs.

This episode is packed with real Canadian examples and accessible metaphors, designed to empower every beginner investor and enhance your overall securities education. Whether you're planning your RRSP or TFSA strategies, understanding bond market regulations, or just boosting your financial literacy, Money Talks is your go-to guide.

Key Takeaways:

• • [01:30] Understanding Present Value (PV) & Discount Rates for bond pricing

  • [04:00] Breaking down Current Yield vs. Yield to Maturity (YTM) & reinvestment risk

  • [07:15] The inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates explained

  • [09:40] Decoding the Yield Curve & what it tells you about Canadian interest rates

  • [13:50] How maturity, coupon, and duration impact bond price volatility

  • [16:20] The Canadian bond market trading landscape: sell side, buy side, inter-dealer brokers

  • [19:00] Mechanics of a bond trade: trade tickets, settlement, and accrued interest

  • [22:00] The role of Canadian bond indexes (e.g., FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index) in portfolio management

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