Introduction to Asset Backed Securities - Online

This introductory course guides students through the evolution of asset securitization, which results in new products for investors and expanded sources of funding and risk transfer opportunities for issuers. It shows how an asset-backed security is constructed, rated by the credit agencies, traded, and valued. The course also explores the different ABS market segments, from the large, established segments like automobile loans, to emerging and sub-prime market segments. The course concludes with a look at current trends in the industry.

This course replicates the content from lesson 1 of Asset Backed Securities - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Subscription period for this course is 90 days.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$60.00
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Basic
CPE Credits: 1

Newcomers to the bond markets, institutional sales staff, sales and capital markets assistants.
Students will be able to:
  • Define asset-backed securities (ABSs).
  • List the advantages for issuers of and investors in ABSs.
  • Identify the different roles played by issuers, investors, and dealers in the ABS market.
Introduction to Asset Backed Securities
  • Defining an asset-backed security
  • Evolution of the ABS market
  • Players in the ABS market
  • Comparing the ABS market to other fixed income markets