Derivatives Essentials: An Introduction to Forwards, Futures, Options and Swaps (Wiley Finance)
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (921 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01HQTK5MU |
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| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Understand the concepts behind derivative securitiesDelve into the nature, pricing, and offset of sensitivitiesLearn how different products are priced and valuedExamine trading strategies and practical examples for each productPricing and valuation is important, but understanding the fundamental nature of each product is critical—it gives you the power to wield them more effectively, and exploit their natural behaviors to achieve both short- and long-term market goals. Mathematics are included, but the focus is on comprehension a
This masterfully written book presents meaningful, in-depth coverage of derivative securities products and strategies that go beyond broad descriptions. . You will quickly be able to discuss the importance of the sensitivity measures known as the Greeks and put them to use to analyze and characterize products and strategies. Through straightforward explanations brought to life with examples of how concepts actually play out in the real world, you gain a versatile mastery of conceptual and quantitative insights. Derivatives Essentials gives practitioners the convenient balance of conceptual explana
"Great Read !" according to Amazon Customer. Amazing book for anyone interested in learning derivatives and investment strategies! Explinations are extremely clear and helpful, would be a great study guide for part 1 of the CFA exam.. "Great Textbook." according to Amazon Customer. Great Textbook It made the information so clear! I understood the material completely because of Derivative Essentials! Thank you Aron Goittesman. A good, understandable introductory text This book is an excellent primer on options. The author gives a succinct and clear approach to the various derivatives without getting lost in esoteric mathematical derivations. I also appreciated the coverage of the concepts relating to options prior to discussion of the math
ARON GOTTESMAN is professor of finance and the chair of the department of finance and economics at the Lubin School of Business at Pace University. He teaches courses on derivative securities, financial markets, and asset management, and presents corporate workshops on derivative securities to bulge bracket financial institutions.