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The Handbook of Equity Derivatives, Revised Edition (Wiley Series in Financial Engineering)

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The book is a collection of disjointed but interesting essays on the general topic of equity derivatives. There is a heavy US bias in the material and none of the topics are covered in much depth. Nor does there seem to have been much in the way of editorial control over the way that essays are linked to form a theme (the treatment of covered warrants is a clear case here).

One to get if the company are paying since, in a book this big on a sparsely covered topic, there is some interesting stuff here.

This is an excellent Anthology of an often maligned and
misunderstood subject. The forward is written by
Fischer Black who is a pioneer in the derivatives
industry. These are clearly written essays on
the multiple and intelligent methods of using derivatives
in varying investment environments. This is a book about
financial choices and the opportunities that abound
for end users of these products to hedge, diversify,
insure against disaster and customize investment
positions. This book should be on the desk of every
Treasurer or Money Manager who is entrusted with
fiduciary responsibilities.