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Introduction to Derivatives (Reuters Financial Training S.) - Hardcover

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9780471831761: Introduction to Derivatives (Reuters Financial Training S.)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 047183176X ISBN 13: 9780471831761
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1999

Synopsis

The Reuters Financial Training Series An Introduction to Derivatives A new concept in financial training, An Introduction to Derivatives guides novices through the often complex and challenging world of Derivatives. Full of definitions, concise descriptions, quizzes and examples, the book studies financial instruments – futures, options and swaps – from basic concepts to applications in trading, hedging and arbitrage. Key features include:
∗ Introductory sections defining terms and giving background to theories
∗ Examples of transactions and futures contracts
∗ Summaries and overviews at the end of each chapter recapitulating key points and definitions
∗ Quick quiz questions and answers to reinforce learning
∗ Further resources which point to other books, articles and internet tools to widen readers′ comprehension of derivatives and entrench their foundation in the subject.
Each book in the series is supported by the Wiley–Reuters Financial Training web site (www.wiley–rft.reuters.com). This regularly updated site offers a range of screens taken directly from the Reuters terminal, information on professional exams, web links to key institutional finance web sites and much more. This book will be of particular interest to novice traders, investors and trainers in financial institutions looking for a key introductory text. By allowing readers to progress through the fundamentals and applications in a simulated trading environment at their own pace, the book will be an invaluable starting block for those new to the field of derivatives.

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The Reuters Financial Training Series An Introduction to Derivatives A new concept in financial training, An Introduction to Derivatives guides novices through the often complex and challenging world of Derivatives. Full of definitions, concise descriptions, quizzes and examples, the book studies financial instruments – futures, options and swaps – from basic concepts to applications in trading, hedging and arbitrage. Key features include:
∗ Introductory sections defining terms and giving background to theories
∗ Examples of transactions and futures contracts
∗ Summaries and overviews at the end of each chapter recapitulating key points and definitions
∗ Quick quiz questions and answers to reinforce learning
∗ Further resources which point to other books, articles and internet tools to widen readers′ comprehension of derivatives and entrench their foundation in the subject.
Each book in the series is supported by the Wiley–Reuters Financial Training web site (www.wiley–rft.reuters.com). This regularly updated site offers a range of screens taken directly from the Reuters terminal, information on professional exams, web links to key institutional finance web sites and much more. This book will be of particular interest to novice traders, investors and trainers in financial institutions looking for a key introductory text. By allowing readers to progress through the fundamentals and applications in a simulated trading environment at their own pace, the book will be an invaluable starting block for those new to the field of derivatives.

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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
047183176X
ISBN 13 
9780471831761
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
216