Fundamentals of the Futures Market is a step-by-step guidebook to the opportunities and risks in today’s wide-open commodity markets. Plain-English analyses and explanations combine with quizzes, checklists, charts, graphs, and more to reveal: * Reports and major indicators to watch—and how to interpret their meanings * Types of orders—including market, limit, and stop orders—and when to use each * Tips of the Trade—Techniques the pros use to profit from price changes, avoid errors, and more Read more about : Fundamentals of the Futures Market

   Now in its sixth edition, Understanding Futures Marketsby Robert Kolb (University of Colorado) and James Overdahl (Chief Economist of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission) provides the most comprehensive coverage of futures markets available.

   This new edition features updated and enhanced discussions on:- event markets, proposition markets, weather futures, and macro futures- globalization of futures markets- electronic trading platforms and the rise of electronic trading- manipulation of futures markets and methods of deterrence- The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 and its effect on market regulation- hedging in a corporate environment- uses of futures by government entities- energy futures products- recent fiascos involving energy futures and related derivatives- single stock futures products and narrow-based stock index futures- accounting and taxation features of futures markets.Clearly written and accessible, this is the authoritative text for students and practitioners alike looking for an in-depth treatment of futures markets. Read more about : Understanding Futures Markets

   A new chapter on credit derivatives (Chapter 21).
   New! Business Snapshots highlight real-world situations and relevant issues.
   The first six chapters have been -reorganized to better meet the needs of students and .instructors.
   A new release of the Excel-based software, DerivaGem, is included with each text. Read more about : Fundamentals of Futures and Options Market

   Approaches trading from the viewpoint of market makers and the part they play in pricing, valuing and placing positions. Covers option volatility and pricing, risk analysis, spreads, strategies and tactics for the options trader, focusing on how to work successfully with market makers. Features a special section on synthetic options and the role of synthetic options market making (a role of increasing importance on the trading floor). Contains numerous graphs, charts and tables. Read more about :Option Market Making : Trading and Risk Analysis for the Financial and Commodity Option Markets

   Derivatives tools and concepts permeate modern finance. An authoritative treatment from a recognized expert, Derivatives Markets presents the sometimes challenging world of futures, options, and other derivatives in an accessible, cohesive, and intuitive manner.
Some features of the book include:    Insights into pricing models. Formulas are motivated and explained intuitively. Links between the various derivative instruments are highlighted. Students learn how derivatives markets work, with an emphasis on the role of competitive market-makers in determining prices.
   A tiered approach to mathematics. Most of the book assumes only basic mathematics, such as solving two equations in two unknowns. The last quarter of the book uses calculus, and provides an introduction to the concepts and pricing techniques that are widely used in derivatives today.
   A computation-friendly approach. The option pricing functions used in the text are available in accompanying Excel spreadsheets. Visual Basic code for the pricing functions is included, and can be modified for your own use. Read more about : Derivatives Markets (2nd Edition)

   This introduction to futures and options markets is ideal for those with limited background in mathematics. The third edition of Introduction to Futures and Options Markets has been revised to include an explanation of swaps that reflects their use for asset management and liability management. It discusses daycount conventions, scenario analysis, and value-at-risk . Read more about :Introduction to Futures and Options Markets