Global Convertible Investing

Proven convertible investing approaches from a global leader Global Convertible Investing: The Gabelli Way offers novice and experienced investors alike a comprehensive guide. In-depth analysis takes readers step-by-step through the process of understanding what convertibles are, how to value and price them, how to identify convertibles with potential, and how to profit from them. The proven approaches of the Gabelli Asset Management firm gives readers an inside perspective on option pricing theory, convertible valuation techniques, mandatory convertible securities, and much more. With Global Convertible Investing: The Gabelli Way readers will be able to learn from the firm's proven methods and approaches and apply them to use convertibles as a profitable investment vehicle for themselves.

List of Figures List of Tables Introduction Preface Acknowledgments PART ONE: THE CONVERTIBLE BASICS Chapter 1: Anatomy of a Convertible Chapter 2: Convertible Structures: Let Me Count the Ways Chapter 3: Understanding the Prospectus: Caveat Emptor Chapter 4: Global Convertible Markets Chapter 5: Benchmarks and Performance: Global and Domestic Indices Chapter 6: Convertible Valuation: A Cultural Overview PART TWO: CONVERTIBLE PRICING AND VALUATION Chapter 7: Option Pricing Theory Chapter 8: Using the Black-Scholes Model to Price a Convertible Bond Chapter 9: Sensitivity Analysis: The Greeks Chapter 10: Convertible Bond Pricing: Binomial Trees Chapter 11: Convertible Bond Pricing: Put plus Stock plus Yield Advantage PART THREE: CONVERTIBLE HEDGING Chapter 12: Convertible Arbitrage Chapter 13: Hedging with Options Chapter 14: Hedging Interest Rate and Default Risk Chapter 15: Hedging Currency Risk PART FOUR: SPECIAL TOPICS Chapter 16: Mandatory Convertible Securities Chapter 17: Busted Convertibles: Market Overview Chapter 18: Investing in Busted Convertibles Chapter 19: The Investment Decision Epilogue Appendix 1: MCS Name Variations Appendix 2: Useful Internet Sites Glossary of Notation Glossary of Terms Bibliography Index