Bond trading program

Bond trading program is considered one of the most important investment tools sought by investors to ensure stable returns and reduce risks, especially in light of fluctuations in financial markets. Therefore, this training program has been designed to qualify professionals in the securities sector, in line with the vision of the Financial Regulatory Authority to build a workforce capable of making informed and well-considered investment decisions. The program aims to enable participants to understand the mechanisms of bond trading, their types, pricing methods, and the associated risks. It also contributes to the development of the practical and theoretical capacities of the workers, achieving the highest level of professional competence.

The main objectives of the bond trading program

Thru this program, the trainee receives the following

• Comprehensive knowledge of the concept of bonds and their types, including government bonds, corporate bonds, green bonds, and sustainability bonds.
• Understanding the procedures for listing bonds on the stock exchange and issuing them in accordance with the approved legal regulations.
• Analyzing the advantages and risks of investing in bonds to make sound investment decisions.
• Mastering the mechanisms of bond pricing and how they are traded within the financial market.
• Understanding the activity of bond brokerage and how to add it to securities companies.

Target audience of the program

This program is aimed at a wide range of professionals in the financial sector, namely

• The appointed members in financial companies.
• Chairpersons of the boards of directors of listed and unlisted companies.
• Custodians and portfolio managers.
• Employs in securitization companies and financial institutions involved in asset management.

The scientific content of the bond training program

First: The theoretical part

The theoretical section includes a detailed explanation of a set of fundamental topics, the most prominent of which are:

• Definition of bonds and their types (corporate – government – short-term and long-term – sustainability and green bonds).
• The regulations and procedures for issuing and listing bonds on the stock exchange.
• Advantages and risks of investing in bonds.
• Types of bonds according to maturity period, nature of yield, and issuing entity.
• The activity of trading and brokering in bonds and the procedures for adding the activity to securities companies.

Secondly: The practical part

The practical aspect of the program focuses on the actual application of theoretical concepts and includes:

• Professional bond pricing: using methods such as yield to maturity (YTM) and present value of cash flows.
• Understanding the trading mechanisms in the bond market: primary issuance market, secondary market, settlement, and clearing.
• Details of the training program duration.

Total training hours

18 accredited hours.