Derivatives

The definitive guide to derivatives from CFA Institute From the elite training institution promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence anywhere in the world, Derivatives provides unmatched instruction and practical guidance to using basic derivatives in your investment strategy to both grow wealth in derivative markets and manage portfolio risk. This complete, one-stop training resource takes you from the basics of forwards, futures, options, and swaps to risk management approaches using swaps and options techniques. This and every other volume in the CFA Institute Investment Series aims to bridge current practice, investment theory, and ethical and professional standards to give you a strong foundation of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills. Written in conjunction with ancillary materials to aid both guided instruction and self-study, this turnkey resource features: A full range of derivative instruments and their specific characteristics Dozens of informative examples and thought-provoking problems designed to accelerate mastery Up-to-date material, authoritative understanding, and expert guidance from CFA charterholders Derivatives is the gold-standard road map to these versatile securities.