Frank Fabozzi – Handbook of Finance. Volume I. Markets and Instruments

Description

Description

Volume I: Financial Markets and Instruments skillfully covers the general characteristics of different asset classes, derivative instruments, the markets in which financial instruments trade, and the players in those markets. It also addresses the role of financial markets in an economy, the structure and organization of financial markets, the efficiency of markets, and the determinants of asset pricing and interest rates.

Incorporating timely research and in-depth analysis, the Handbook of Finance is a comprehensive 3-Volume Set that covers both established and cutting-edge theories and developments in finance and investing. Other volumes in the set: Handbook of Finance Volume II: Investment Management and Financial Management and Handbook of Finance Volume III: Valuation, Financial Modeling, and Quantitative Tools.

Table of Contents

Contributors.

Preface.

Guide to the Handbook of Finance.

Volume I. Financial Markets And Instruments.

I.1 Market Players and Markets.

I.2 Common Stock.

I.2.1 Cash Instruments.

I.2.2 Equity Derivatives.

I.3 Fixed Income Instruments.

I.3.1 Basics.

I.3.2 Nonmortgage Related Fixed Income Securities and Money Market Instruments.

I.3.3 Structured Products.

I.3.4 Fixed Income and Inflation Derivatives.

I.3.5 Bond Market.

I.4. Real Estate.

I.5 Alternative Investments.

I.6 Investment Companies, ETFs, and Life Insurance Products.

I.7 Foreign Exchange.

I.8 Inflation-Hedging Products.

I.9 Securities Finance.