Futures and Options Markets: An Introduction - Hardcover

Carter, Colin Andre

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/*0-13-598368-1, 59836-7, Carter, Colin A., Futures and Options Markets: An Introduction*/ This book provides an economic understanding of the development and operation of futures and options markets with numerous relevant examples. It is up to date in material, and provides readers with an intuitive explanation of the complicated nature of futures and options markets. KEY FEATURES: A perfect blend of material relating to options, futures, commodities and financials is offered as well as excellent websites for further information. For those in the field of financial planning or money management.

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Futures and Options Markets: An Introduction provides the reader with an economic understanding of the development and operation of futures and options markets. Starting with the fundamentals of agricultural futures, the text advances the reader through the exciting development of financial futures and options, including currencies and equity indexes. Utilizing real-world examples, this text brings the markets to life by explaining how and why these markets function and how they are used to manage market risk.

Some features include:
  • Separate chapters on fundamental and technical analysis
  • Real-world examples, providing practical applications of the complicated theory of how futures and options markets perform
  • Market efficiency section explaining the debate and provides empirical evidence from economic research
  • Internet sites found throughout various chapters help the reader keep current with the markets
  • Discussion problems and questions reinforcing concepts learned in each chapter
  • A balanced coverage of material on both commodity and financial markets

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