The derivatives industry has been revolutionized by sophisticated instruments known as exotic options. The market for these derivatives, which are developed by banks to suit the individual requirements of corporations, continues to expand both in volume and complexity. Their misuse has also given rise to controversy and criticism within financial circles. This is a practical and up-to-date guide to the valuation and hedging of standard exotic options. It explores each type of option in detail and should be useful for all those who need clearer …

This book is written by a trader who prices and risk manages exotic options as part of his everyday job and knows where the risks of these options lie. Theory alone is not enough to understand the full complexity and practical implications of exotic options and an understanding the theory and mathematical derivation is a prerequisite for dealing with them on a day-to-day basis. This book explains these practical implications and how it affects the price. The necessary mathematical derivations and tools are also explained to give the reader a fu…

Financial Derivatives, Third Edition gives readers a broad working knowledge of derivatives. For individuals who want to understand derivatives without getting bogged down in the mathematics surrounding their pricing and valuation Financial Derivatives, Third Edition is the perfect read. This comprehensive resource provides a thorough introduction to financial derivatives and their importance to risk management in a corporate setting.

A broad-based introduction to financial derivatives which covers both the technical aspects of these instruments and the markets in which they are traded, and the underlying concepts. End-of-chapter assessment material provides students with the opportunity to further apply and critically evaluate the key principles. The book should be useful in undergraduate and postgraduate introductory modules in financial derivatives (core) or financial markets, institutions and investments (supplementary), and in professional body courses in financial deri…

Although the financial futures and options markets have only existed since 1972, many current participants have little understanding of their genesis. This work offers an historical perspective that aims to provide important insights into the basic functioning of the markets. Petzel explains how these relatively new market investment products originated, how they are used and how the markets in which they are traded work. Beginning with an overview of the first 15 years of financial futures, Petzel examines both successes and failures, developi…

Wiley Online Trading For A Living Beat Risk and Reap Rewards Like A Pro! The Compelling True Story of How a Top Market Maker Built a Successful Trading Business Praise for How I Trade Options "To much of the outside world, trading appears to be as incomprehensible as rocket science. What Jon Najarian has done in this engaging and very readable book is to 'demystify' the world of options for both the aspiring trader and the retail investor. How I Trade Options is a rare opportunity to look over the shoulder of this experienced options trader, te…

Newly revised and updated to reflect the field's most recent developments, this professional guide supplies a complete introduction to options valuation and trading, from the working fundamentals to the most innovative pricing models and strategies used by today's top investment professionals. Advanced strategies, numerous expanded examples, and special Decision Structure sections enable practitioners to select an appropriate options strategy and evaluate its risks and rewards in various market environments. Features a complete appendix of opti…

One of the most widely read books among active option traders around the world, "Option Volatility & Pricing" has been completely updated to reflect the most current developments and trends in option products and trading strategies. This book contains information featuring: pricing models; volatility considerations; basic and advanced trading strategies; risk management techniques, and more! Written in a clear, easy-to-understand fashion, "Option Volatility & Pricing" points out the key concepts essential to successful trading. Drawing on his e…

The third edition of Options is a comprehensive look at the most simple to the more complex use and structure of options. Presented in a non-mathematical format, the reader will be able to understand how options are priced, how they are traded and what their payoffs might be. Although there is a significant discussion of American options, there is also extensive coverage of foreign currency options including European options as well. A new chapter covering exotic options has been added to allow the reader to explore some of the more contemporar…

* Selected 'classic' options papers from the 1960's to the 1990's, each of which as brought a truly innovative approach to the business of financial engineering * A unique compilation of papers brings together writing from Black and Scholes, Samuelson, Hull and White and Margrabe as well as other leading theoreticians * An invaluable reference tool on options pricing and modelling