Nordea
Report published June 8, 2026
Bonds and Bold: Advanced Callable Bond Modeling and Risk Analysis (Nordea, 2026)
Nordea · June 8, 2026
This report details the construction of a new factor model to simulate callable bond prices under the real-world measure (P). It emphasizes using OA yield as an empirical anchor to capture negative convexity and OAS-driven price movements.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Using OA yield as the primary explanatory variable for callable bond price movements captures market dynamics better than using swap rates alone.
- 2.Callable bonds exhibit negative convexity, which becomes significantly more pronounced as the bond price approaches the prepayment cap.
- 3.A combined factor model accounting for both rates and OAS factors is essential to accurately model callable bond returns, as OAS-driven price moves can be material even when swap rates remain stable.
Table of Contents
- Empirical BPV fits better against OA yield than against the swap rate
- A consistent piecewise structure across bonds
- Modelling OA yield inside the factor model
- Simulated prices and returns — a 4% price-98 bond
- A high-coupon bond near the cap
- Stress: OAS factors twist up, rates stay put
- What this looks like in this year's tape
- Conclusion
Report data
Hedged-and-repo-funded return on the 4%56 from January through early June
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Empirical BPV | 7 BPV | Prices in the 75-90 zone |
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Authors / Editors
Anders Skytte Aalund · Director