This E-Book provides a comprehensive look into the world of financial derivatives, catering to those seeking to understand the complexities of instruments like futures, options, swaps, and asset-backed securities. It begins with an introduction to derivatives and quickly delves into the specifics of futures and forwards, covering their markets, price formation, and trading platforms.
Options are extensively covered, including valuation models like Black-Scholes and Binomial models, pricing of equity, exchange rate, and interest rate options, as well as an exploration of exotic options. The text also discusses swaps, detailing various types such as interest rate and currency swaps, along with credit derivatives like credit default swaps and their valuation.
The final sections tackle asset-backed securities, addressing their risks and the valuation questions surrounding them. With self-evaluation questions at the end of each chapter and a key to answers provided, this E-Book is an educational resource for aspiring and experienced finance professionals.
EFFAS is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1962. Its goal is to set the requirement standards for investment professionals, to act as a think tank and centre for discussion and be a European reference in Training & Qualifications.
EFFAS is the umbrella organisation of 14 national societies in Europe. It represents more than 16,000 Financial Analysts, Asset Managers, Pension Fund Managers, Corporate Finance Specialists, Risk Managers, Treasurers and other professional profiles in the investment professions.
Derivatives Finance Wirtschaft Manual CEFA EFFAS