Introduction to Financial Derivatives

Introduction to financial derivatives is a concise introduction to the fundamentals and applications of financial derivatives. Introduction to financial derivatives provides a framework and reference guide that lays the foundation for more advanced studies and titles. The basics of the derivatives market and its four main classes - forwards, futures, options and swaps - are discussed, with the generic principles and applications of each being covered in relative detail but in a simplified format (omitting all derivation of formulae and underlying assumptions). Related concepts and terminology, often confusing to first-time users, are explained. Introduction to financial derivatives is primarily aimed at second-year students and short-course providers, but undergraduate and graduate students that specialise in related disciplines (e.g. accounting or MBA) should also find it useful.