{"product_id":"risk-management-in-trading-techniques-to-drive-profitability-of-hedge-funds-and-trading-desks-hardback-9781118768587","title":"Risk Management in Trading; Techniques to Drive Profitability of Hedge Funds and Trading Desks (Hardback) 9781118768587","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRisk Management in Trading\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTechniques to Drive Profitability of Hedge Funds and Trading Desks\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavis Edwards (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118768587, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 15 August 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16 x 2.8 cm, 0.526 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\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive resource for understanding how to minimize risk and increase profits\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn this accessible resource, Wall Street trader and quantitative analyst Davis W. Edwards offers a definitive guide for nonprofessionals which describes the techniques and strategies seasoned traders use when making decisions. \u003ci\u003eRisk Management in Trading\u003c\/i\u003e includes an introduction to hedge fund and proprietary trading desks and offers an in-depth exploration on the topic of risk avoidance and acceptance. Throughout the book Edwards explores the finer points of financial risk management, shows how to decipher the jargon of professional risk-managers, and reveals how non-quantitative managers avoid risk management pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding risk is a strategic decision and the author shows how to adopt a consistent framework for risk that compares one type of risk to another. Edwards also stresses the fact that any trading decision that isn't based on the goal of maximizing profits is a decision that should be strongly scrutinized. He also explains that being familiar with all the details of a transaction is vital for making the right investment decision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a comprehensive resource for understanding financial risk management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an overview of the techniques and tools professionals use to control risk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to transfer risk to maximize results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by Davis W. Edwards, a senior manager in Deloitte's Energy Derivatives Pricing Center\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRisk Management in Trading\u003c\/i\u003e gives investors a hands-on guide to the strategies and techniques professionals rely on to minimize risk and maximize profits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Trading and Hedge Funds 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Financial Markets 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Financial Mathematics 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Backtesting and Trade Forensics 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Mark to Market 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Value-at-Risk 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Hedging 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Options, Greeks, and Non-Linear Risks 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Credit Value Adjustments (CVA) 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Key 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 301\u003c\/p\u003e\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":52173802012952,"sku":"9781118768587","price":57.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118768587_277278.jpg?v=1781172573","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/risk-management-in-trading-techniques-to-drive-profitability-of-hedge-funds-and-trading-desks-hardback-9781118768587","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}