The Investor's Guidebook to Derivatives

A concise yet comprehensive guidebook that addresses the practical aspects of investing in derivatives. Written for the professional market but accessible enough for individual investors, The Investors Guidebook to Derivatives includes all the information needed to succeed in todays complex derivatives market, including: What constitutes a derivative instrument The difference between forward and forecast prices Pricing and using forward contracts Swaps: pricing and applications Option vocabulary Pricing optionsa framework Implementing directional and volatility strategies Exotic options: pricing and applications Options on natural occurrences: rain, snow, and wind The Investors Guidebook series presents investment vehicles and strategies from both the issuers and the investors perspectives. Starting with basic concepts and then building to state-of-the-art pricing models, strategies, and tactics, these succinct handbooks will be useful for everyone from new hires through experienced professionals. Unlike most books, which are read once and sit on the shelf, professionals will refer to these books repeatedly throughout their careers.