"The first port of call for anyone looking to truly understand derivatives markets, appreciate the role they play within the global financial system and develop the technical knowledge to trade."
"Matthew Thompson, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer, Dubai Mercantile Exchange"

"An essential read for anyone serious about understanding the impact of derivatives and technology on the global financial market."
"Kevin Thorogood, Global Head, Investment Banking/Energy Trading, Thunderhead Ltd"

"We have used Francesca for training on derivatives in the past. She demonstrates a passion for these markets and for learning. In a fast changing world, the combination of technical learning and practical experience that Francesca applies is helpful in keeping abreast of market developments."
"Rachael Hoey, Director, Business Development, CLS"

YOUR ESSENTIAL COMPANION TO THE DERIVATIVES MARKETS

"Mastering Derivatives Markets" provides full up-to-the-minute explanations ""-- with worked examples and screen shots -- covering the basics of options, swaps and futures across the key asset classes: rates, currency, equity, commodity and credit.

This book is relevant to anyone working within the financial markets, from the new entrant to the seasoned trader looking for updates, and to non-trading personnel working in IT, legal, compliance, risk, credit and operations.

Please note that the 'look inside' feature is currently displaying the content of "Mastering Derivatives Markets "Third Edition, this will be updated soon.

"Mastering Derivatives Markets "Fourth Edition has been completely revised and features new chapters on:

• The most up to date thinking in the market
• OTC clearing
• Regulation
• Benchmarking
• Electronic futures trading in the FX market
• New insights into the commodities markets
• Carbon trading and environmental products

Covers all the major commodity markets, their products, applications and risks Learn how to invest, hedge and trade in the related physical, equities and derivatives markets Commodities such as oil and gas, food and water, solar and wind power, metals and minerals, animals and fish have become a genuine asset class alongside bonds, equities, and foreign exchange. Mastering the Commodities Markets is an introduction to both the general commodity markets and to specific products: precious metals, oil and other hydrocarbons, rare earth elements, aqua and agriculture, alternative energy and carbon and environmental commodities. Beginning with the basics of commodities and how they have developed as an asset class in their own right, the book then introduces key commodities chapter by chapter, looking at the background and context of each product, their origins and manufacture, key market participants, pricing structures and patterns, risks and how to trade, hedge and use indices. Mastering Commodities Markets includes: Commodity prices and their effect on financial markets Financial and non-financial market participants Economics of commodities, pricing mechanics and markets Trading, hedging, arbitrage and investing Commodity Indices