Introduction to Derivatives and Risk Management
10th Edition
Book
Hardback
640 pages
978-1-305-10497-6 (ISBN)
Description
One text equips you with a rock-solid understanding of how derivatives are used to manage the risks of financial decisions. Extremely student friendly, market-leading INTRODUCTION TO DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT, 10e is packed with real-world examples while keeping technical mathematics to a minimum. With a blend of institutional material, theory, and practical applications, the text delivers detailed coverage of options, futures, forwards, swaps, and risk management as well as a balanced introduction to pricing, trading, and strategy. The financial information throughout reflects the most recent changes in the derivatives market--one of the most volatile sectors in the financial world. New 'Taking Risk in Life' features illustrate the application of risk management in real-world financial decisions.
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Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Mason, OH
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 263 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1380 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-305-10497-6 (9781305104976)
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Content
1. Introduction. 2. Derivatives Markets. Part I: OPTIONS. 3. Principles of Options Pricing. 4. Option Pricing Models: The Binomial Model. 5. Option Pricing Models: The Black-Scholes-Merton Model. 6. Basic Option Strategies. 7. Advanced Option Strategies. Part II: FORWARDS, FUTURES, AND SWAPS. 8. Principles of Pricing Forwards, Futures, and Options on Futures. 9. Futures Arbitrage Strategies. 10. Hedging. 11. Swaps. Part III: ADVANCED TOPICS. 12. Interest Rate Forwards and Options. 13. Advanced Derivatives and Strategies. 14. Financial Risk Management Techniques and Applications. 15. Managing Risk. Appendix A: List of Important Formulas. Appendix B: References. Appendix C: Solutions to Concepts. Glossary. Index.