Understanding Futures Markets
6th Edition
Published on 20. February 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
608 pages
978-1-4051-3403-3 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its sixth edition, Understanding Futures Markets by Robert Kolb (University of Colorado) and James Overdahl (Chief Economist of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission) provides the most comprehensive coverage of futures markets available. This new edition features updated and enhanced discussions on:
event markets, proposition markets, weather futures, and macro futures
globalization of futures markets
electronic trading platforms and the rise of electronic trading
manipulation of futures markets and methods of deterrence
The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 and its effect on market regulation
hedging in a corporate environment
uses of futures by government entities
energy futures products
recent fiascos involving energy futures and related derivatives
single stock futures products and narrow-based stock index futures
accounting and taxation features of futures markets.
Clearly written and accessible, this is the authoritative text for students and practitioners alike looking for an in-depth treatment of futures markets.
event markets, proposition markets, weather futures, and macro futures
globalization of futures markets
electronic trading platforms and the rise of electronic trading
manipulation of futures markets and methods of deterrence
The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 and its effect on market regulation
hedging in a corporate environment
uses of futures by government entities
energy futures products
recent fiascos involving energy futures and related derivatives
single stock futures products and narrow-based stock index futures
accounting and taxation features of futures markets.
Clearly written and accessible, this is the authoritative text for students and practitioners alike looking for an in-depth treatment of futures markets.
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1158 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-3403-3 (9781405134033)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Sss Robert Kolb
Understanding Futures Markets
Book
06/1997
5th Edition
Blackwell Publishers
€54.65
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Persons
Robert W. Kolb is a Professor of Finance and Director of the Center for Business and Society at the University of Colorado. He is author and editor of over a dozen books and numerous articles on finance and investments. He devotes his time to writing and research, especially in the areas of futures markets, investments, and bond portfolio management. He was previously a Professor of Finance at the University of Florida, Emory University, and the University of Miami. James A. Overdahl is Chief Economist at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in Washington, D.C., and has held senior positions at the Risk Analysis Division at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and at the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has been an adjunct professor of business at Georgetown University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, George Mason University, and Johns Hopkins University. Overdahl is co-author with Robert Kolb of Financial Derivatives 3e.
Content
1. Futures Markets: Introduction. 2. Futures Markets: Refinements.
3. Futures Prices.
4. Using Futures Markets.
5. CommodityFutures Contracts.
6. A Bond Primer.
7. Interest Rate Futures: Introduction.
8. Interest Rate Futures: Refinements.
9. Securities Futures Products: Introduction.
10. Security Futures Products: Refinements.
11. Foreign Exchange Futures.
12. An Options Primer.
13. Options on Futures.
3. Futures Prices.
4. Using Futures Markets.
5. CommodityFutures Contracts.
6. A Bond Primer.
7. Interest Rate Futures: Introduction.
8. Interest Rate Futures: Refinements.
9. Securities Futures Products: Introduction.
10. Security Futures Products: Refinements.
11. Foreign Exchange Futures.
12. An Options Primer.
13. Options on Futures.