Convertible securities

the long version

Combining the safety of a bond with the capital appreciation potential of a stock in one security, convertibles have nonetheless been slow to catch on with the general investing public. Today, with the world economy in the midst of another great wave of emerging growth, and companies pursuing every avenue to fund that growth, the convertible market is becoming more important than ever. Convertible Securities is the most extensive analysis yet of convertible securities, and how they can be used by everyonefrom average investors to institutional money managers - to achieve above-average returns with greatly reduced risk. With its coverage of high-return investment strategies, hedging techniques to further minimize risk, and complete analysis of the convertible asset class, Convertible Securities will demystify this nearly-perfect investment vehicle.