Hedging: Principles, Practices, and Strategies for Financial Markets

by Joseph D. Koziol

Describes both financial and physical hedging strategies and programs applicable to almost any industry. Shows how to use hedging strategies to capitalize on market volatility, while minimizing the effects of unfavorable market swings. Addresses theories of hedging and cross-hedging, cash-and-carry or ``repo'' programs, the ``perfect hedge,'' and the hedging paradox and also offers comparative approaches supported by examples.

422 pages, Hardcover

First published February 5, 1990