Introduction to Derivatives (The Reuters Financial Training Series)

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Summary: Introduction to Derivatives (The Reuters Financial Training
Review: Introduction to Derivatives (The Reuters Financial Training Series)
by Reuters Limited guides novices through the often complex and challenging world of Derivatives. Full of definitions, concise descriptions, quizzes and examples, the book studies financial instruments - futures, options and swaps - from basic concepts to applications in trading, hedging and arbitrage.

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Summary: Clear introduction
Review: This guide provides an extremely clear introduction to derivatives, including futures, options and swaps. The book's heavy use of charts and other graphics, and friendly layout, makes it especially easy to follow. Though it provides only basic information about strategy and pricing, it does clearly outline the risk profiles of several common derivatives trades. This book won't help you master the Black-Scholes option pricing formula, but it will give you a solid understanding of how derivatives work. Overall, a very good introduction.