{"product_id":"9780698151680","title":"Derivatives: A Guide to Alternative Investments","description":"\u003cb\u003eA guide to understanding the complex derivatives market, by the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eAfter the Trade is Made\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn today’s highly charged and rapidly changing financial climate, derivatives are dominating global headlines. It is essential for financial professionals to have a strong grasp of the products, practices, and regulatory agencies associated with the complex derivatives market in order to keep up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this book, financial expert David Weiss introduces readers to the basic concept of a derivative and offers a thorough examination of the many derivative products. Breaking down a complex market into its basic parts, he systematically explains the structure, usage, and value aspect of all the products constituting the derivatives universe, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCredit Default Swaps (CDS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsset-Backed Securities (ABS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExchange-Traded Funds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrency Rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFutures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor each of these types of derivatives, Weiss introduces the players in the market, outlines the mechanics of trading, and explains the role of regulation and oversight in the process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten for portfolio managers, brokers, financial planners, and institutional investors, this book is an indispensable tool for today’s investor and will leave readers better equipped to understand one of finance’s most complex arenas.","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106179203312,"sku":"9780698151680","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780698151680_p0.jpg?v=1763617277","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780698151680","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}