Introduction to Derivative Financial Instruments: Bonds, Swaps, Options, and Hedging

by Dimitris N. Chorafas

Written by a renowned corporate financial advisor, this timely guide offers a comprehensive treatment of derivative financial instruments, fully covering bonds, interest swaps, options, futures, Forex, and more. The author explains the strategic use of derivatives, their place in portfolio management, hedging, and the importance of managing risk.

400 pages, Hardcover

First published March 13, 2008

About the author

Since 1961, Dr Dimitris N. Chorafas has advised financial institutions and industrial corporations in strategic planning, risk management, computers and communications systems, and internal controls. A graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Paris, and the Technical University of Athens, Dr Chorafas has been a Fulbright scholar.Dr Chorafas is the author of 135 books, some of which have been translated into 16 languages.

Reviews

[Samuel Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for a beginner who wants to know, love, or hate derivatives.