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About this book
Three experts provide an authoritative guide to the theory and practice of derivatives
Derivatives: Theory and Practice and its companion website explore the practical uses of derivatives and offer a guide to the key results on pricing, hedging and speculation using derivative securities. The book links the theoretical and practical aspects of derivatives in one volume whilst keeping mathematics and statistics to a minimum. Throughout the book, the authors put the focus on explanations and applications.
Designed as an engaging resource, the book contains commentaries that make serious points in a lighthearted manner. The authors examine the real world of derivatives finance and include discussions on a wide range of topics such as the use of derivatives by hedge funds and the application of strip and stack hedges by corporates, while providing an analysis of how risky the stock market can be for long-term investors, and more.
To enhance learning, each chapter contains learning objectives, worked examples, details of relevant finance blogs technical appendices and exercises.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- About the Authors
- About the Companion Site
- Preface
- CHAPTER 1: Derivative Securities
- PART I: FORWARDS AND FUTURES
- PART II: FIXED INCOME: CASH MARKETS
- PART III: FIXED INCOME FUTURES CONTRACTS
- PART IV: OPTIONS
- PART V: OPTIONS PRICING
- PART VI: THE GREEKS
- PART VII: ADVANCED OPTIONS
- PART VIII: SWAPS
- PART IX: FIXED INCOME DERIVATIVES
- PART X: CREDIT DERIVATIVES
- PART XI: MARKET RISK
- PART XII: PRICE DYNAMICS
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- End User License Agreement