Introduction to Financial Derivatives

Author: Reuters
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Publication Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Reuters Financial Training Series: An Introduction to Financial Derivatives – A new concept in financial training, An Introduction to Financial Derivatives guides beginners into this complex and challenging world of financial derivatives. Complete definitions, concise descriptions, along with quizzes and examples, this book explains various financial instruments such as futures, options, and spreads, from basic concepts to the mechanics of trading, hedging, and arbitrage. Key features of the book include:
· An introduction section defining technical terms and introducing theoretical background
· Examples of trading and futures contracts
· Summaries and reviews at the end of each chapter, reiterating key points and definitions
· Quizzes with answers to reinforce learning
· References to other books, articles, and internet resources included in the book. These materials help readers deepen their comprehensive understanding of financial derivatives, laying a solid foundation. Each book in this series is supported by the Wiley-Reuters Financial Training Center website (www.wiley-rft.reuters.com). The website is regularly updated and provides many contents, such as screen shots uploaded directly from Reuters terminals, information on various professional exams, and links to the websites of financial institutions. This book is particularly suitable for junior traders, investors, and trainers in financial institutions seeking introductory premium textbooks. Due to its ability to allow readers to learn progressively from basic concepts to practical operations in a simulated trading environment, this book is an excellent introductory resource for newcomers to the field of financial derivatives.