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Introduction to Derivative Financial Instruments: Bonds, Swaps, Options, and Hedging [Hardcover]

Dimitris Chorafas (Author)
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March 13, 2008

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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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.


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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 13, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071546634
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071546638
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,352,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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Informative and well written but to get to the information I wanted, it was almost better to surf Wikipedia instead...
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
derivative instruments, interest rate risk management, financial innovation, option traders, economic capital allocation, equity derivatives, interest rate products, paper ship index, market risk with options, exercise settlement values, synthetic financial instruments, assumed exposure, underlying yield, derivatives exposure, higher exercise price, notional principal amount, structured options, lower exercise price, internal prediction, quantitative impact studies, debt options, financial staying power, index certificates, underlying futures contract, derivatives deals
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Use of Options, The Daunting Task of Capital Adequacy, The Pricing of Options, United States, Basel Committee, Strategic Use of Derivatives, The Greeks, Fiat Auto, Banking Supervision, Silicon Valley, Financial Times, Financial Accounting Standards Board, New York, European Union, Wall Street, General Motors, Chase Manhattan, Monte Carlo, Frank Partnoy, Executive International Report, Federal Reserve, Warren Buffett, Orange County, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, Office of Thrift Supervision
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