TraderPDQ 1.0(c) Copyright 1995 NewtwarePDQ (c) Copyright 1995 Lorraine MonicaAll Rights Reserved.For Additional Information Contact: monica@openix.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------1.      TraderPDQ Version 1.0	TraderPDQ is a securities pricing calculator. It calculates the	price, yield and discount for Bonds, Notes, and Bills.2.      Distribution	TraderPDQ is distributed electronicly as Freeware.  Freeware allows	you to try and use an application without purchase. If you continue	to use TraderPDQ, you are requested to send in the NO FEE 	registration.3.      Registration	Registration is free.  Users will receive bug notices/fixes, update 	notices/discounts, and input into future versions.	Registration Information:		 Your name:		 Address:		 Email:		 Comments:		 Do you have a Mac or DOS PC?		 Where did you get TraderPDQ? 	Email to: 		monica@openix.com4.      Disclaimer	Users of TraderPDQ must accept the following disclaimer of warranty: 	"TraderPDQ is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties,	 expresed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties	 of merchantability and fitness for any purpose.  The author assumes	 no liability for damages, direct or consequental, which may result	 from the use of TraderPDQ."5.      Limitations	TraderPDQ quotes price less accrued interest.	TraderPDQ does not directly handle calls.  Calls can be priced by	using the call date as maturity, and call price as the redemption	value.	TraderPDQ does not support odd coupon securities settling in an	odd period.	TraderPDQ does not support stepped coupons.6.      Periodic Interest - Bonds	Bonds pay interest (coupons) on a regular basis and principal at	maturity.	Required inputs: 		Settlement, maturity, redemption value and coupon rate.	To calculate yield: 		Enter price and press ToYield button.	To calculate price: 		Enter yield and press ToPrice button.7.      Interest at Maturity - Notes	Notes pay interest and principal at maturity.	Required inputs: 		Settlement, dated, maturity, redemption value and interest		rate.	To calculate yield: 		Enter price and press ToYield button.	To calculate price: 				Enter yield and press ToPrice button.8.      Discount Securities - Bills	Bills are sold at a discount and accrue to redemtion value at	maturity.	Required inputs: 		Settlement, maturity, and redemption value.	To calculate yield: 		Enter price and press ToYield button.	To calculate price: 		Enter discount rate and press ToPrice button.	To calculate discount: 		Enter price and press ToDiscount button.9.      Type, Interest, Basis, Display	The Type picker selects the security type.	The Interset picker selects the periodic payment frequency.	The Basis picker selects the day count method for the security.	The Display picker selects Fed or Muni pricing formats.10.     Future Enhancements	Enhancements to TraderPDQ (if there are some registered users)	could include:		Preferences for pickers		Support for calls		Odd/stepped coupons		Bond details view for:			durations			PVBP			YV32			Total payments			etc.		Storage of bond portfolios		Bond swaps		Other analytics.-------------------------------------------------------------------------