The Investor's Guidebook to Derivatives
Author: Veale, Stuart R.
ISBN: 9780735205291
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Year first published: 03 Sep 2013
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback / softback
A concise yet comprehensive guidebook that addresses the practical aspects of investing in derivatives.br>br>Written for the professional market but accessible enough for individual investors, The Investor's Guidebook to Derivatives includes all the information needed to succeed in today's complex derivatives market, including-br>br>. What constitutes a "derivative instrument"br>. The difference between forward and forecast pricesbr>. Pricing and using forward contractsbr>. Swaps- pricing and applicationsbr>. Option vocabularybr>. Pricing options-a frameworkbr>. Implementing directional and volatility strategiesbr>. Exotic options- pricing and applicationsbr>. Options on natural occurrences- rain, snow, and windbr>br>i>The Investor's Guidebook/i> series presents investment vehicles and strategies from both the issuers' and the investors' perspectives. Starting with basic concepts and then building to state-of-the-art pricing models, strategies, and tactics, these succinct handbooks will be useful for everyone from new hires through experienced professionals. Unlike most books, which are read once and sit on the shelf, professionals will refer to these books repeatedly throughout their careers.
ISBN: 9780735205291
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Year first published: 03 Sep 2013
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback / softback
A concise yet comprehensive guidebook that addresses the practical aspects of investing in derivatives.br>br>Written for the professional market but accessible enough for individual investors, The Investor's Guidebook to Derivatives includes all the information needed to succeed in today's complex derivatives market, including-br>br>. What constitutes a "derivative instrument"br>. The difference between forward and forecast pricesbr>. Pricing and using forward contractsbr>. Swaps- pricing and applicationsbr>. Option vocabularybr>. Pricing options-a frameworkbr>. Implementing directional and volatility strategiesbr>. Exotic options- pricing and applicationsbr>. Options on natural occurrences- rain, snow, and windbr>br>i>The Investor's Guidebook/i> series presents investment vehicles and strategies from both the issuers' and the investors' perspectives. Starting with basic concepts and then building to state-of-the-art pricing models, strategies, and tactics, these succinct handbooks will be useful for everyone from new hires through experienced professionals. Unlike most books, which are read once and sit on the shelf, professionals will refer to these books repeatedly throughout their careers.
