Bøger af Ivy James

Financial derivatives are financial instruments that derive their value from underlying assets such as stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies. Financial market for trading derivatives is known as derivatives market. There are four major types of financial derivatives including futures, options, forwards and swaps. Hedgers and speculators use derivative products to take advantage of the market fluctuations. Derivatives are used primarily for one of two purposes, namely, mitigating risk (hedging) or assuming risk in expectation of commensurate reward (speculation). Investors choose financial derivatives to deal with market volatility, take advantage of arbitrage opportunities, and to access different markets and assets. The type of derivative contract wherein the buyer and seller enter into an agreement to fix the quantity and price of an asset is called a future contract. The objective of this book is to give a general view of the different areas of financial derivatives including markets and their applications. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

The derivatives market refers to the financial market where the trade of derivative products takes place. Hedgers, speculators, arbitrageurs and margin traders are major participants in a derivatives market. There are four major forms of financial derivative contracts which include options, futures, forwards and swaps. Options are a type of financial derivatives in which the buyer has the right but not the obligation to buy or sell the principal asset at a specific price called the strike price. There are two types of options, namely, call option and put option. Exchange-traded derivatives and over the counter (OTC) derivatives are the two ways of trading in a derivatives market. Hedging is a form of risk management in which the investors protect shares through the use of derivatives. This book provides significant information of the derivatives market to help develop a good understanding of its valuation and risk management. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied aspects that fall under this category. The book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

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