Edited by: Jack Clark Francis
William W. Toy
J. Gregg Whittaker
ISBN: 0-471-32603-8
Hardcover Published: Oct 1999 Copyright: 2000
"There are so many ways
to use derivatives that I'm almost surprised when someone doesn't use them. Producers
and consumers, investors and issuers, hedgers and speculators, governments and financial
institutions: almost everyone can use them." - From the Foreword by Fischer Black,
Cocreator of the Black-Scholes Model
Never before has there been
so much interest in equity derivatives-or so much innovation in structuring these
products. As new forms of instruments proliferate, their complexity has grown as well.
Even equity derivatives professionals are unlikely to know all the details about every
existing structure. With equity derivatives comprising one of the most important
components of the capital markets, it's more crucial than ever for every financial
professional, specialist and nonspecialist alike, to understand how derivative instruments
behave, how they're structured, and how to use them profitably.
Edited by leading thinkers in
the field, The Handbook of Equity Derivatives, Revised Edition, assembles dozens of
experts from universities and Wall Street to help the reader gain a practical grasp of the
growing variety of financial instruments and how they work. Contributions from such
respected authorities as Gary Gastineau, Mark Rubinstein,
J. Gregg Whittaker, and
Fischer Black outline the full range of the equity derivatives market, from classic
warrants, options, and futures to the new and innovative PERCs, equity swaps, and
equity-linked bonds.
In nonmathematical language,
the book provides a clear introduction to equity derivatives, including the fundamentals
and history of options, basic equity structures, and pricing determinants, along with a
historical perspective on their evolution. You'll find thorough surveys of: The
burgeoning field of synthetic structures-OTC options and exotics, equity swaps, SPINs,
SIGNs, PENs, MITTs, and SuperShares U.S. and foreign derivatives traded on organized
exchanges Issuer derivative structures, such as warrants, convertibles, PERCs, and
unbundled stock units The unique tax, legal, accounting, and regulatory features of
derivatives How to make the most profitable use of the many equity derivative products Why
some financial instruments succeed-and others fail The future of the equity derivative
market- place
Whether you're a finance
student becoming familiar with the field or a practicing professional seeking better ways
to exploit the tremendous potential of equity derivatives for profit, The Handbook of
Equity Derivatives, Revised Edition belongs on your bookshelf.
"I heartily endorse The
Handbook of Equity Derivatives . . . while the market is continuously inventing new
instruments and discarding older ones, the clarity and straightforward nature of the
handbook hints at a longevity that will make it useful for many years to come." -
Stephen A. Ross Sterling Professor of Economics and Finance, MIT (on the first edition)
The most relied-upon resource
on equity derivative instruments, their structure, and diverse global markets- now
extensively revised and updated
Once, equity derivatives were
exotic instruments relegated to the hands of specialists. Today, they are among the
institutional investor's most popular tools for managing risk and uncovering new profit
opportunities. Recognized for its authoritative contributors and its accessible,
comprehensive coverage of the entire field, The Handbook of Equity Derivatives has become
the standard reference on the subject for specialist and nonspecialist alike. Now, this
essential resource has been carefully updated and revised to cover the most current
innovations in these continually evolving investment vehicles, including:
- Comprehensive
coverage of the all-important OTC market
- Basic
equity structures and how they work
- Pricing
determinants
- PERCs,
SPIDERs, and WEBs
- The
Black-Scholes model
- The
best uses for and profit potential of new derivative products
- Key
accounting, tax, and regulatory issues
Lucidly written and clearly
organized, this book should be on the desk of every professional seeking greater financial
choice and better opportunities to hedge, diversify, insure against disaster, or customize
investment positions.