Chance/Brooks' Introduction to Derivatives and Risk Management - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1305104994 ISBN 13: 9781305104990

Synopsis

One book gives you a solid understanding of how derivatives are used to manage the risks of financial decisions. Extremely reader friendly, market-leading INTRODUCTION TO DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (WITH STOCK-TRAK COUPON), 10e is packed with real-world examples while keeping technical mathematics to a minimum. With a blend of institutional material, theory, and practical applications, the book delivers detailed coverage of options, futures, forwards, swaps, and risk management as well as a balanced introduction to pricing, trading, and strategy. The financial information throughout reflects the most recent changes in the derivatives market--one of the most volatile sectors in the financial world. New "Taking Risk in Life" features illustrate the application of risk management in real-world financial decisions. In addition, Stock-Trak software is available with each new text, giving you hands-on practice managing a hypothetical portfolio.

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About the Author

Robert Brooks is the Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Endowed Chair of Financial Management at The University of Alabama; president of derivatives consulting firm Financial Risk Management, LLC (www.frmhelp.com); and founding partner of money management firm BlueCreek Investment Partners, LLC (www.bluecreekip.com). The author of numerous articles appearing in both academic and practitioner journals, Dr. Brooks has been quoted in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, THE NEW YORK TIMES, BLOOMBERG NEWS, and THE BOND BUYER, as well as regional newspapers. He is the author of several books, including BUILDING FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS WITH C++. Dr. Brooks has testified in a subcommittee hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., as well as in a field hearing of the Securities and Exchange Commission in Birmingham, Alabama. He also has consulted with money managers, major public utilities, energy companies, auditing firms, corporations, investment bankers, elected municipal officials, and commercial bankers. In addition, Dr. Brooks conducts professional development seminars on various aspects of finance. He earned his B.S. in finance from Florida State University and his Ph.D. in finance from the University of Florida.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1305104994
• ISBN 13: 9781305104990
• Binding: Hardcover