{"product_id":"investment-mathematics-for-finance-and-treasury-professionals-a-practical-approach-hardback-9780471252948","title":"Investment Mathematics for Finance and Treasury Professionals; A Practical Approach (Hardback) 9780471252948","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eInvestment Mathematics for Finance and Treasury Professionals\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Practical Approach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGregory Kitter (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471252948, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 17 November 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.558 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFor Finance and Treasury professionals to effectively pitch, sell,and comprehend the true appeal and relevance of a particularsecurity, there is nothing more important than knowing how thevalue of said security has been determined. While punching numbersinto a computer may provide the information needed, it isnevertheless essential to have a firm grasp of the valuationconcepts in order to make the best, most informed decisions.Offering a straightforward, accessible approach not found anywhereelse, this comprehensive new book provides a clear-cut road mapthrough the mathematical concepts associated with the investmentssector of Treasury management.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by an expert in the field, Investment Mathematics forFinance and Treasury Professionals explains the principles andformulae used in the fixedincome cash markets. It presents anin-depth, yet practical look at the applications associated withthese money and capital markets instruments. The book also coverscalculations and applications in the foreign exchange and equitiesmarkets. The same in-depth coverage is applied to the variousfixed-income and foreign exchange derivatives markets used as bothspeculative and hedging tools. Spanning the spectrum fromprice\/yield changes to risk\/return, and packed with numerousexamples that illustrate key concepts, this exhaustive resourceincludes:\u003cbr\u003e * Yield spread analysis--methods of price\/yield quotation, yieldspreads by maturity, off-the-run vs. on-the-run\u003cbr\u003e * Price\/yield sensitivity--hedge ratios, basis point value, dollarduration, convexity\u003cbr\u003e * Term structure of interest rates different yield curvestructures, zero coupon yield curve, Treasury trading STRIPS\u003cbr\u003e * Foreign exchange--crossrates, spot rates, forward points, coveredinterest arbitrage\u003cbr\u003e * Options--plain vanilla vs. exotic options, over-the-counter vs.exchange-traded options, understanding option valuation models, andoption hedging and trading strategies\u003cbr\u003e * Interest rate swaps, swaptions, caps, floors, collars, inversefloaters\u003cbr\u003e * Risk\/return--valuation theory, capital asset pricing model, valueat risk\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Complete with supporting appendixes that contain statisticalinformation on such essentials as historical interest ratepatterns, conversion factors for Treasury bond futures, thestandard normal distribution, and day count basis for differentbonds, Investment Mathematics for Finance and TreasuryProfessionals is an indispensable reference for anyone involvedwith corporate and municipal treasury functions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Providing Finance and Treasury professionals the fundamentalinformation necessary to understand the mathematical concepts andapplications used in investment decisions, this in-depth andaccessible resource explains and clarifies the concepts behindinvestment mathematics. With numerous examples and comprehensiveappendixes containing important statistical data, InvestmentMathematics for Finance and Treasury Professionals coverseverything from price\/yield changes and yield spread analysis toterm structure of interest rates, derivatives, and risk\/return.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eInstruments in the Band.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Concept of Yield.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Yield Spread Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Price\/Yield Sensitivity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Term Structure of Interest Rates.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Securities with Contingent Cash Flows.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Interest Rate Futures Contracts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Foreign Exchange.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Options.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Exotic Options, Interest Rate Swaps, and Other Interest RateDerivatives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Risk\/Return.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Information Location.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Finance \u0026amp; accounting [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Finance \u0026amp; accounting\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Finance%20\u0026amp;%20accounting%20%5BKF%5D%22\"\u003eKF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52509166928152,"sku":"9780471252948","price":46.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471252948.jpg?v=1786495392","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/investment-mathematics-for-finance-and-treasury-professionals-a-practical-approach-hardback-9780471252948","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}