Introduction to High Yield

Monday 6 June

This program focuses on the basic building blocks of high yield investment. Leading practitioners provide an overview of the market’s scope, structure, and performance, as well as a how-to on high yield credit analysis.

Another session will explain the basics of bankruptcy, and essential knowledge in valuing bonds with material default risk. This day’s program benefits both new and aspiring high yield practitioners, providers of services to high yield managers, institutional asset allocators, and investment advisors who seek to better understand the role of high yield bonds in their portfolios. 32nd Annual Conference (General Sessions I & II) -

Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 6 June

CFA Society New York’s longest-running conference brings attendees up to the minute on the market’s outlook as well as key innovations. Leading market participants give their views on the best values in today’s market. Experts discuss the default rate outlook, quantitative methods, incorporating ESG into credit analysis, and recent scholarly research findings. This program is recommended for credit analysts, fixed income portfolio managers, institutional investors, and financial advisors who allocate to the high yield asset class, as well as providers of services to money managers.

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