How can an individual invest in convertibles?

[Rudolf13100]

Dear All,

How can an individual invest in convertible bonds/zero-coupon convertibles/convertible preferred stocks/mandatory convertible preferred?

I don't find any data on those products online.

All insights provided will be greatly appreciated.

Cordially,

P.S: I put this thread in the option forum because of the option element implied in convertibles. I did not see elsewhere to place this thread.

 

[spindr0]

I don't know how complete it is or if it is what you are seeking but QuantumOnline offers lists of various types of stocks including traditional and mandatory convertible securities. Give it a look and find out

http://www.quantumonline.com/mandconvtable.cfm?SortColumn=Company&SortOrder=ASC

 

[Martinghoul]

There are a few specialist convertibles funds offered by the likes of Vanguard (check out VCVSX).

 

[tman]

https://www.ec-server.valueline.com/products/elect8.html

 

[Rudolf13100]

Thanks, the links are interesting.

 

[Rudolf13100]

The links are indeed interesting, but I don't think they provide the greeks of a convertible position.
So, I guess my next question is: can an individual engage in convertible arbitrage or are there barriers of entry that impeach the individual investor to engage in such a market neutral strategy?
I will probably have to open a new threat on this.
Thanks for all your replies.

 

[Rudolf13100]

The new thread is there:

http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=167621

Thanks for your participation.