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Description of Introduction to Derivative Financial Instruments

Written by a renowned corporate financial advisor, this timely guide offers a comprehensive treatment of derivative financial instruments, fully covering bonds, interest swaps, options, futures, Forex, and more. The author explains the strategic use of derivatives, their place in portfolio management, hedging, and the importance of managing risk.

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Title Information

ISBN:

9780071546638

Pages:

400 pages

Format:

Hardback

Product Code:

259629

Publisher:

McGraw-Hill

Published:

01/05/2008

Edition:

illustrated edition

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About Dimitris N Chorafas

Dimitris N. Chorafas, Dr.Sc., has worked internationally as an advisor to financial institutions and industrial corporations since 1961. Over 6,000 banking, industrial, and government executives worldwide have participated in his seminars. Dr. Chorafas is the author or numerous business titles, including McGraw-Hill's Managing Derivative Risk Dr. Chorafas has taught at universities in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Switzerland.

Contents of Introduction to Derivative Financial Instruments

1. Accounting for Financial Innovation
2. Derivatives
3. Strategic Use of Derivatives
4. Hedging
5. Risk Assumed with Derivatives
6. Liquidity, Solvency, Regulation, and the Accounting Profession
7. Types of Options
8. Pricing of Options
9. Option Traders, buyers and writers
10. The Greeks: Delta, Gamma, Theta, Kappa, and Rho
11. Credit Risk and Market Risk with Options
12. Futures and Forwards
13. Swaps
14. Interest Rate Management through Derivatives