Financial Derivatives, Markets and Applications, 5th Edition

Obiyathulla Ismath Bacha, Pattarake Sarajoti

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication Date: March 8th, 2023
Pages: 560
Language: English

This book is designed for beginners who possess no previous knowledge or familiarity with derivatives. Written in an easy-to-read style, it guides readers through the challenging and complex world of forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The emphasis on Asian markets and contracts enables easier understanding. Financial derivative contracts from Malaysia and select contracts from Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong derivative markets are covered. For each derivative contract, their three common applications hedging, arbitrage, and speculating are shown with fully worked out examples. Extensive use of illustrations, graphics, and vignettes provide for easy comprehension of the underlying logic of derivatives.