Financial derivatives : pricing and risk management /

Essential insights on the various aspects of financial derivatives. If you want to understand derivatives without getting bogged down by the mathematics surrounding their pricing and valuation, Financial Derivatives is the book for you. Through in-depth insights gleaned from years of financial exper...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kolb, Robert W., 1949-
Other Authors: Overdahl, James A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2010]
Series:Robert W. Kolb series in finance.
Wiley Online Library.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Essential insights on the various aspects of financial derivatives. If you want to understand derivatives without getting bogged down by the mathematics surrounding their pricing and valuation, Financial Derivatives is the book for you. Through in-depth insights gleaned from years of financial experience, Robert Kolb and James Overdahl clearly explain what derivatives are and how you can prudently use them within the context of your underlying business activities. Financial Derivatives introduces you to the wide range of markets for financial derivatives. This invaluable guide offers a broad overview of the different types of derivatives-futures, options, swaps, and structured products-while focusing on the principles that determine market prices. This comprehensive resource also provides a thorough introduction to financial derivatives and their importance to risk management in a corporate setting. Filled with helpful tables and charts, Financial Derivatives offers a wealth of knowledge on futures, options, swaps, financial engineering, and structured products. -- Discusses what derivatives are and how you can prudently implement them within the context of your underlying business activities -- Provides thorough coverage of financial derivatives and their role in risk management -- Explores financial derivatives without getting bogged down by the mathematics surrounding their pricing and valuation. This informative guide will help you unlock the incredible potential of financial derivatives.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 600 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0470541725 (electronic bk.)
1118266404 (online lib.)
9780470541722 (electronic bk.)
9781118266403 (online lib.)
DOI:10.1002/9781118266403