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All about derivatives / Michael Durbin.
| Author/creator | Durbin, Michael |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Fully rev. 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : McGraw-Hill, ©2011. |
| Description | xiv, 272 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Derivatives in a nutshell -- The forward contract -- The futures contract -- The swap contract -- The option contract -- Credit derivatives -- Using derivatives to manage risk -- Pricing forwards and futures -- Pricing swaps -- Pricing options -- Hedging a derivatives position -- Derivatives and the 2008 financial meltdown. |
| Abstract | ..."Derivatives provides a foundation on: The most common contracts available to you in today's market -- Key concepts such as cost of carry, settlement, valuation, and payoff -- Proven methods for establishing fair value -- How leverage can work for you--and against you -- The various derivative contracts traded today, including forwards, futures, swaps, and options -- Pricing methods and mathematics for determining fair value --Hedging strategies for managing and reducing different types of risk. Includes a brand-new chapter on the role derivatives played in the 2008 financial meltdown."--P. 4 of cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010029969 |
| ISBN | 9780071743518 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0071743510 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HG6024.A3 D87 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |