Financial Derivatives Fundamentals: A Practical Guide to Options, Futures, Forwards, and Basic Pricing Models - Softcover

Preston, James ; Van Der Post, Hayden

9798180896629: Financial Derivatives Fundamentals: A Practical Guide to Options, Futures, Forwards, and Basic Pricing Models

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ISBN 13: 9798180896629

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

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Unlock the essential building blocks of modern finance with Financial Derivatives Fundamentals.

This clear and practical guide delivers a solid foundation in the core derivative instruments that drive today’s global markets: options, futures, and forwards. Written for students, early-career professionals, and self-directed investors, the book walks you through the mechanics, real-world applications, and basic pricing models of these powerful financial tools, without unnecessary complexity or heavy mathematics.

What You’ll Learn:

The fundamental differences between options, futures, and forwards — and when each is used in practice
How derivatives are priced using foundational models (including intuitive explanations of the binomial model and Black-Scholes framework)
Key concepts such as hedging, speculation, arbitrage, margin requirements, and contract specifications
Practical examples drawn from equities, commodities, and interest rates
Risk management principles and the role derivatives play in institutional portfolios

Whether you’re preparing for finance exams, starting a career in trading or risk management, or simply want to understand the instruments behind the headlines, this book gives you the confidence to navigate derivatives with clarity and precision.

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