ISBN: 9798180896629 - financial derivatives fundamentals: a practical guide to options, futures, forwards, and basic pricing models (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reactive PublishingUnlock 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 portfoliosWhether 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.Perfect for: - Finance students and MBA candidates- Junior analysts and traders- Individual investors seeking a deeper market edge- Professionals transitioning into quantitative or risk rolesClear. Practical. Focused on fundamentals.Start mastering the language of derivatives today. …