Understanding Swaps

Understanding Swaps

Author: John Francis Marshall

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 1993-11-08

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780471308270

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Written by international experts on the theory and practice of swaps, this primer provides a conceptual and practical framework for grasping the seemingly complex field of swaps. Includes examples that show how complex financial structures can be built by using a number of different swaps.


Trading and Pricing Financial Derivatives

Trading and Pricing Financial Derivatives

Author: Patrick Boyle

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2018-12-17

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1547401214

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Trading and Pricing Financial Derivatives is an introduction to the world of futures, options, and swaps. Investors who are interested in deepening their knowledge of derivatives of all kinds will find this book to be an invaluable resource. The book is also useful in a very applied course on derivative trading. The authors delve into the history of options pricing; simple strategies of options trading; binomial tree valuation; Black-Scholes option valuation; option sensitivities; risk management and interest rate swaps in this immensely informative yet easy to comprehend work. Using their vast working experience in the financial markets at international investment banks and hedge funds since the late 1990s and teaching derivatives and investment courses at the Master's level, Patrick Boyle and Jesse McDougall put forth their knowledge and expertise in clearly explained concepts. This book does not presuppose advanced mathematical knowledge, though it is presented for completeness for those that may benefit from it, and is designed for a general audience, suitable for beginners through to those with intermediate knowledge of the subject.


Interest Rate Swaps and Other Derivatives

Interest Rate Swaps and Other Derivatives

Author: Howard Corb

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2012-08-28

Total Pages: 623

ISBN-13: 0231530366

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The first swap was executed over thirty years ago. Since then, the interest rate swaps and other derivative markets have grown and diversified in phenomenal directions. Derivatives are used today by a myriad of institutional investors for the purposes of risk management, expressing a view on the market, and pursuing market opportunities that are otherwise unavailable using more traditional financial instruments. In this volume, Howard Corb explores the concepts behind interest rate swaps and the many derivatives that evolved from them. Corb's book uniquely marries academic rigor and real-world trading experience in a compelling, readable style. While it is filled with sophisticated formulas and analysis, the volume is geared toward a wide range of readers searching for an in-depth understanding of these markets. It serves as both a textbook for students and a must-have reference book for practitioners. Corb helps readers develop an intuitive feel for these products and their use in the market, providing a detailed introduction to more complicated trades and structures. Through examples of financial structuring, readers will come away with an understanding of how derivatives products are created and how they can be deconstructed and analyzed effectively.


Understanding Interest Rate Swaps

Understanding Interest Rate Swaps

Author: Mary S. Schaeffer

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 1993-05-22

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9780070390201

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Shows what goes on in the daily operations of large Swap dealers and on the corporate user side as well. Highlights the potential trouble spots government regulators are zeroing in on. Shows how to master all the methodologies used in the international Swap market.


Interest Rate Swaps and Their Derivatives

Interest Rate Swaps and Their Derivatives

Author: Amir Sadr

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-09-09

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 0470443944

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An up-to-date look at the evolution of interest rate swaps and derivatives Interest Rate Swaps and Derivatives bridges the gap between the theory of these instruments and their actual use in day-to-day life. This comprehensive guide covers the main "rates" products, including swaps, options (cap/floors, swaptions), CMS products, and Bermudan callables. It also covers the main valuation techniques for the exotics/structured-notes area, which remains one of the most challenging parts of the market. Provides a balance of relevant theory and real-world trading instruments for rate swaps and swap derivatives Uses simple settings and illustrations to reveal key results Written by an experienced trader who has worked with swaps, options, and exotics With this book, author Amir Sadr shares his valuable insights with practitioners in the field of interest rate derivatives-from traders and marketers to those in operations.


Valuation of Interest Rate Swaps and Swaptions

Valuation of Interest Rate Swaps and Swaptions

Author: Gerald W. Buetow

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2000-06-15

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9781883249892

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Among the major innovations in the financial markets have been interest rate swaps and swapations, instruments which entail having an arrangement to barter differently structured payment flows for a particular period of time. These instruments have furnished portfolio and risk managers and corporate treasurers with a better tool for controlling interest rate risk. Valuation of Interest Rate Swaps and Swapations explains how interest rate swaps are valued and the factors that affect their value-an ideal way to manage interest or income payments. Various valuations approaches and models are covered, with special end-of-chapter questions and solutions included.


Swaps and Other Derivatives

Swaps and Other Derivatives

Author: Richard R. Flavell

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 2002-07-09

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9780471495895

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Swaps and Other Instruments focuses on the pricing and hedging of swaps, showing how various models work in practice and how they can be built. The book also covers options and interest rates as they relate to swaps, as they are often traded together. The book will include coverage of all the latest swaps including credit, commodity and equity swaps. Exercises and simulations are also provided on an accompanying CD ROM, including Excel spreadsheets enabling the reader to simulate and build their own spreadsheet models.


Interest Rate Swaps and Other Derivatives

Interest Rate Swaps and Other Derivatives

Author: Howard Corb

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 0231159641

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The first swap was executed over thirty years ago. Since then, the interest rate swaps and other derivative markets have grown and diversified in phenomenal directions. Derivatives are used today by a myriad of institutional investors for the purposes of risk management, expressing a view on the market, and pursuing market opportunities that are otherwise unavailable using more traditional financial instruments. In this volume, Howard Corb explores the concepts behind interest rate swaps and the many derivatives that evolved from them. Corb's book uniquely marries academic rigor and real-world trading experience in a compelling, readable style. While it is filled with sophisticated formulas and analysis, the volume is geared toward a wide range of readers searching for an in-depth understanding of these markets. It serves as both a textbook for students and a must-have reference book for practitioners. Corb helps readers develop an intuitive feel for these products and their use in the market, providing a detailed introduction to more complicated trades and structures. Through examples of financial structuring, readers will come away with an understanding of how derivatives products are created and how they can be deconstructed and analyzed effectively.


Hedging with Interest Rate Swaps and Currency Swaps

Hedging with Interest Rate Swaps and Currency Swaps

Author: Nicolas Beilke

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2007-02-04

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 3638605965

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Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, grade: 1,0, Reutlingen University (sib - school of international business Reutlingen), course: International Financing, language: English, abstract: Risk management within companies is getting more and more important. The reasons for this development are varied. The most important factor is doubtless the internationalisation of companies. Acting on international markets offers on the one hand numerous chances for an enterprise but on the other hand it also holds an additional risk potential concerning losses. This negative aspect is mainly caused by a lack of information regarding political risk and exchange rate risk. Risk management is also necessary referring to change in interest rates. It is possible to limit, control and organize the interest rate risk as well as other risks of the company. As the financial outcome of a company gains importance risk management concerning interest rates and exchange rates is thus essential. To face these risks and other problems that derive of variations in stock markets, interest markets or exchange markets derivative instruments play a significant role. In April 2003 the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) published a survey of derivatives usage by the world’s 500 largest companies. According to this study 85% of the companies use derivatives to help manage interest rate risk and 78% of them use derivatives to help manage currency risk. Only 8% of the 500 largest companies do not use derivatives. There are many different kinds of financial instruments which are very complex in their function. This paper has its focus on interest rate and currency swaps. By using these instruments it is possible to hedge interest rate risks or currency risks. The first chapter gives an overview about existing derivatives and about the structure and function of swaps. Moreover the different kinds of traders with emphasis on hedging will be described. Afterwards the impact of interest risks on companies as well as OTC instruments that are used for hedging are explained. Subsequently the definition of an interest rate swap follows plus the application of this instrument with regard to hedging. In chapter five the currency risk management and types of exchange rate risks are illustrated. After that it will be explained how to hedge these exchange rate risks. The paper then gives a description of currency swaps and their application. Reasons for swaps in general as well as possible risks will also be pointed out. [...]