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GoodA book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Hardcover
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1 lbs
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Book
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IsTextBook
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No
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ISBN
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9780471854647
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Book Title
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Index Options and Futures : the Complete Guide
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Publisher
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Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
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2.6 in
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Publication Year
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1987
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Hardcover
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Language
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English
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Illustrator
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Yes
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Genre
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Law, Business & Economics
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Investments & Securities / Commodities / General, Contracts, Investments & Securities / General
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Item Weight
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26 Oz
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1.5 in
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Number of Pages
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355 Pages
Index Options & Futures: A Complete Guide by Luskin, Donald
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471854646
ISBN-13
9780471854647
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1338293
Product Key Features
Book Title
Index Options and Futures : the Complete Guide
Number of Pages
355 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1987
Topic
Investments & Securities / Commodities / General, Contracts, Investments & Securities / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Law, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
26 Oz
Item Length
2.6 in
Item Width
1.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
86-028189
Dewey Edition
19
Dewey Decimal
332.63/222
Table Of Content
Partial table of contents:NUTS & BOLTS.The Menu: An Inventory of Index Options and Futures.The Mechanics of Index Options and Futures.Transaction Costs.Cash and Margin Requirements.Transaction Costs.Tax Treatments.Trading Orders.Exercise and Assignment.IT’S THE PITS: THE WORLD OF FLOOR TRADERS.Floor Strategies.A Day in the Pits.The CBOE and IOM: Evalution by Ordeal.Tax Treatment.PRICES & VALUES.A Formula for the Valuation of Index Futures.A Procedure for the Valuation of Index Options.Adapting the Procedure for Index Options-on-Futures.Computer Programs for the Valuation of Index Options and Futures.The Construction OF THE UNDERLYING INDEXES.Price Weighted Arithmetic Average Indexes.Capitalization-Weighted Arithmetic Average Indexes.STRATEGIES & TACTICS.Using Index Options and Futures to Take Market Risk Positions.Buying Index Futures as an Alternative to Buying Portfolios of Stocks.The Leverage of Buying Index Futures.Selling Index Futures as an Alternative to Short-Selling Portfolios of Stocks.Leverage in Selling Index Futures.The Leverage of Buying Index Put Options.Selling Index Call Options as an Alternative to Short-Selling Portfolios of Stocks.
Synopsis
Options and futures have become indispensable strategic tools for almost every type of investor, from individuals to blue-chip institutions. This comprehensive guide is an all-purpose atlas of the world of index options and futures. It answers the many questions investors have about them, covering all stock index futures contracts, how they differ from one another, and how managers can profit by knowing those differences. The book shows how to use them to improve performance and lower transaction costs; earn riskless arbitrage profits; create a portfolio insurance” policy, simultaneously lower risk and enhance yield; and much more. Explains the science of options and futures valuation in a common-sense style, and uses realistic examples to illustrate their strategic applications. The book is a wealth of practical advice for readers who want to set up, run, and evaluate a variety of trading strategies., Options and futures have become indispensable strategic tools for almost every type of investor, from individuals to blue-chip institutions. This comprehensive guide is an all-purpose atlas of the world of index options and futures. It answers the many questions investors have about them, covering all stock index futures contracts, how they differ from one another, and how managers can profit by knowing those differences. The book shows how to use them to improve performance and lower transaction costs; earn riskless arbitrage profits; create a ”portfolio insurance” policy, simultaneously lower risk and enhance yield; and much more. Explains the science of options and futures valuation in a common-sense style, and uses realistic examples to illustrate their strategic applications. The book is a wealth of practical advice for readers who want to set up, run, and evaluate a variety of trading strategies.
LC Classification Number
HG6043.L87 1987
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