A practical guide to the features and investment characteristics of CDOs
In the bond area, collateralized debt obligations, which include collateralized bond obligations and collateralized loan obligations, are the fastest-growing sector. Collateralized Debt Obligations: Structures and Analysis describes the various products in this area-cash flow CDOs, market value CDOs, synthetic CDOs, etc.-and explains how to evaluate them. With this book as their guide, investment managers and institutional investors alike will learn how to analyze the risks associated with CDOs, create a portfolio of CDO products, and assess trading opportunities in the secondary market.