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Derivatives demystified, a step-by-step guide to forwards, futures, swaps and options, Andrew M. Chisholm

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Derivatives demystified, a step-by-step guide to forwards, futures, swaps and options, Andrew M. Chisholm
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Derivatives demystified
Nature of contents
dictionariesbibliography
Oclc number
665827929
Responsibility statement
Andrew M. Chisholm
Series statement
Wiley finance
Sub title
a step-by-step guide to forwards, futures, swaps and options
Summary
Derivatives are everywhere in the modern world and it is important for everyone in banking, investment and finance to have a good understanding of the subject. Derivatives Demystified provides a step-by-step guide to the subject, enabling the reader to have a solid, working understanding of key derivative products. Adopting a highly accessible approach, the author explains derivative products in straightforward terms and without the complex mathematics that underlie the subject, focusing on practical applications, case studies and examples of how the products are used to solve real-world probl
Table of contents
Derivatives Demystified; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 The Origins and Growth of the Market; 2 Equity and Currency Forwards; 3 Forward Rate Agreements; 4 Commodity and Bond Futures; 5 Interest Rate and Equity Futures; 6 Interest Rate Swaps; 7 Equity and Credit Default Swaps; 8 Fundamentals of Options; 9 Hedging with Options; 10 Exchange-Traded Equity Options; 11 Currency or FX Options; 12 Interest Rate Options; 13 Option Valuation Concepts (1); 14 Option Valuation Concepts (2); 15 Option Sensitivities: The 'Greeks'; 16 Option Trading Strategies (1); 17 Option Trading Strategies (2)
Target audience
adult