Description |
623 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 26 cm |
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regular print |
Series |
Always learning |
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Always learning.
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Contents |
Ch 1. Introduction -- Ch 2. Mechanics of futures markets -- Ch 3. Hedging strategies using futures -- Ch 4. Interest rates -- Ch 5. Determination of forward and futures prices -- Ch 6. Interest rate futures -- Ch 7. Swaps -- Ch 8. Securitization and the credit crisis of 2007 -- Ch 9. Mechanics of options markets -- Ch 10. Properties of stock options -- Ch 11. Trading strategies involving options -- Ch 12. Introduction to binomial trees -- Ch 13. Valuing stock options: The Black-Scholes-Merton model -- Ch 14. Employee stock options -- Ch 15. Options on stock indices and currencies -- Ch 16. Futures options -- Ch 17. The Greek letters -- Ch 18. Binomial trees in practice -- Ch 19. Volatility smiles -- Ch 20. Value at risk -- Ch21. Interest rate options -- Ch 22. Exotic options and other non-standard products -- Ch 23. Credit derivatives -- Ch 24. Weather, energy and insurance derivatives -- Ch 25. Derivatives mishaps and what we can learn from them |
Summary |
Based on Hull's Options, Futures and Other Derivatives, Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets presents an accessible and student-friendly overview of the topic without the use of calculus. Packed with numerical examples and accounts of real-life situations, this text effectively guides students through the material while helping them prepare for the working world. |
Notes |
Authorised adaptation from the United States edition entitled Fundamentals of futures and options markets. 8th edition, ISBN 9780132993340 by Hull, John C., published by Pearson Education, Inc |
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Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Futures market -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Futures market.
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Options (Finance)
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Genre/Form |
Problems and exercises.
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ISBN |
1292155035 |
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9781292155036 |
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