Futures and Options Markets; an introduction

Carter, Colin A.

ISBN 10: 0615703151 / ISBN 13: 9780615703152

Published by RebelText, Davis, California, 2015

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Grey octavo, color illus to front cover, 375 pages, b&w illustrations, 23 cm. "Futures and Options Markets: An Introduction provides the reader with an economic understanding of the development and operation of global futures and options markets, where everything from coffee to gold to foreign currencies are traded. Starting with the fundamentals of commodity futures, the text advances the reader through the exciting world of financial futures and options, including currencies and equity indexes. Utilizing real-world examples, this text brings the markets to life by explaining how and why these markets function, how they indirectly affect us in our daily lives, and how they are used to manage market risk"--Page 4. Options (Finance). Extremely gentle rubbing to spine head and foot, faint soiling to fore-edges, else near fine(+). First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Futures and Options Markets; an introduction
• Publisher: RebelText, Davis, California
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0615703151
• ISBN 13: 9780615703152
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: near fine(+)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Business & Economics

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Synopsis

Futures and Options Markets: An Introduction provides the reader with an economic understanding of the development and operation of global futures and options markets, where everything from coffee to gold to foreign currencies are traded. Starting with the fundamentals of commodity futures, the text advances the reader through the exciting world of financial futures and options, including currencies and equity indexes. Utilizing real-world examples, this text brings the markets to life by explaining how and why these markets function, how they indirectly affect us in our daily lives, and how they are used to manage market risk.

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Futures and Options Markets- An Introduction provides the reader with an economic understanding of the development and operation of futures and options markets. Starting with the fundamentals of agricultural futures, the text advances the reader through the exciting development of financial futures and options, including currencies and equity indexes. Utilizing real-world examples, this text brings the markets to life by explaining how and why these markets function and how they are used to manage market risk. Some features include-
Separate chapters on fundamental and technical analysis
Real-world examples, providing practical applications of the complicated theory of how futures and options markets perform
Market efficiency section explaining the debate and provides empirical evidence from economic research
Internet sites found throughout various chapters help the reader keep current with the markets
Discussion problems and questions reinforcing concepts learned in each chapter
A balanced coverage of material on both commodity and financial markets