Futures and options : concepts and applications

This book presents an in-depth exposition of the major derivative categories, namely futures, options, and swaps. Written in a racy and conversational style, the book simulates a one-on-one discussion between the reader and the author. It covers the intricacies of the financial instruments and the markets in which they are traded. It is embellished with sufficient numerical examples to facilitate the learning process. Readers are given adequate opportunities to test their comprehension by way of end-of-chapter questions and review of key concepts.

The book is intended to serve as a one-stop reference for traders, investors, and serious students of Finance. It is a stand-alone text that seamlessly integrates material on the underlying financial securities such as stocks, stock indices, money and bond markets, and foreign exchange with the core concepts of the derivatives markets. It can also serve as a textbook for a graduate level course on futures and options, and readers should find that it provides adequate coverage of both forwards and futures contracts and options contracts.

The text can also be used as supplementary material for courses on financial markets and international finance. Market professionals will find this book a useful and handy reference in their daily work.