Futures Investing

SOFR Futures and Options is the practical guide through the maze of the transition from LIBOR. In the first section, it provides an in-depth explanation of the concepts involved: the repo market and the construction of SOFR; SOFR-based lending markets and the term rate; the secured-unsecured basis; SOFR futures and options and their spread contracts; and margin and convexity. Applying these insights, the second section offers detailed worked-through examples of hedging loans, swaps, bonds, and floors with SOFR futures and options.

Financial economist George G. Szpiro here tells the fascinating stories of the pioneers of mathematical finance who conducted the search for the elusive options pricing formula. From the broker's assistant who published the first mathematical explanation of financial markets to Albert Einstein and other scientists, Pricing the Future retraces the historical and intellectual developments that ultimately led to the widespread use of mathematical models to drive investment strategies on Wall Street.

As the founder of financial futures and initiator of Globex, the world’s first global electronic trading system, Leo Melamed revolutionized the finance industry. Man of the Futures, his definitive memoir, recounts Melamed’s journey from Holocaust survivor and accidental runner at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), to one of the most prominent leaders in the world of finance.

Trust funds are often associated with the wealthy, but this book aims to demystify trust funds and show that they can be a valuable tool for anyone seeking financial stability and success. The book will break down the complexities of trust funds into simple, jargon-free language, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of financial knowledge.

What if there were a way to cut through all the financial mumbo-jumbo? Wouldn't it be great if someone could really explain to us - in plain and simple English - the basics we must know about investing in order to insure our financial freedom? At last, here's good news.

In Proven in the Trenches: 11 Principles to Maximize Advisor Value and Transform Your Firm’s Future, advisors will receive an actionable game plan touching on the core dimensions of a highly-functioning financial services firm such as understanding investor behavior, blueprinting your life and your business, attracting talent by growing your own, putting process behind your people, building a brand that connects and converts, wealth planning and what it takes to revive advisor value, creating a compelling client experience, and more.

By now you’ve heard the buzz about Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and how they are going to redefine how we work and earn. But when you peel away the hype and tech jargon, what are they really? In How to DAO, industry veterans Kevin Owocki and Puncar take you on an illuminating journey into the world of groundbreaking change, exploring the principles of decentralized finance, and teaching the brass tacks of setting up and managing your own DAO, from smart contracts to governance and innovation.

Are you looking for trading entry and exit ideas? If so, this audiobook is just what you need. This informative guide includes 41 entry ideas, 11 exit ideas, and code in Tradestation format and plain English for each. Each entry and exit has been used in actual strategies by Champion trader Kevin J. Davey. Also included are detailed steps for how best to incorporate these entries and exits in your own trading. Start building strategies today with these fully described entries and exits!

Essential stock trading terms you should know. Whether you're a new investor or a seasoned pro, it helps to have a solid glossary at your fingertips to provide quick clarification on a particular term or to expand your overall stock market vocabulary. This practical glossary audiobook compiles a list of 150 most common stock trading terms you’re likely to encounter. Every stock trading term is explained in detail, with clear and concise article style description and practical examples.

Just think for a moment: With over $5.1 trillion changing hands every single day in forex and currencies of different countries changing hands in the process, you can be sure that if you know what you are doing, you can make full-time income with forex! But, you may be wondering: That’s true, but how do I begin? Is forex trading something that a complete beginner can do? How do I decide which currencies to trade?

In From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance, leading finance innovator Annelise Osborne bridges the gap between the "hoodies" who invented the technology behind digital assets and the "suits" who run traditional financial markets, in an entertaining and insightful guide for implementing digital assets in an institutional environment.

If you want to learn how to trade stocks like Warren Buffet to make consistent long-term profit, then keep reading. Do you finally want to quit your boring nine to five job and make a living out of the most exciting stock market disciplines? Day trading can be as easy as trading candy on the playground...if you know what you’re doing. It is one of the hottest and most rewarding business models if you know how to handle the ups and downs. Many people aren’t able to make day trading their career because they are missing one underestimated but key aspect.

Learn the basics of investing your money into the stock market, and you'll be surprised how much this will make your future brighter. No one wants to stress about not having enough money after they retire. If you want to make money in the stock market, you need to know the basics first. This book will provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the stock market.

Do you ever find yourself anxious about your child’s financial future? Are you really sure they’re picking up the right money skills and habits? Are you a teenager or young adult, ready to take control of your money, or perhaps a parent, guardian, or educator looking to help a young adult build a secure financial future?

Bobby C. Lee, one of the earliest pioneers in the cryptocurrency space, debunks myths and dispels fears that surround Bitcoin, arguing that this rational, logical system is superior to traditional monetary systems. He cites signs of Bitcoin's widening acceptance: a growing community of users worldwide and multiple initiatives for investing in and holding Bitcoin among major financial services organizations and institutional investors who control trillions in assets. Lee offers a primer on the best strategies for investing in this digital currency.

Whether you are a seasoned investor, or you are just at the beginning of your crypto journey, Ethan Turer is here to guide you in The Next Gold Rush: The Future of Investing in People. This audiobook takes a look at the past and present of the cryptocurrency market, to explore the future possibilities of this exciting technology. Join Turer as he delves into fresh ideas and answers many questions, in a well-researched analysis of how cryptocurrency has, and will continue to, transform the world as we know it.

The trading market has no “one-size-fits-all” key. Some traders think they can simply purchase Forex trading programs and similar to an ATM. This is an actual market, and it is the biggest financial market worldwide, so you have to regard it like that. It is possible to learn to trade, however, the experience has to be acquired. It is developed personally through individual effort and comprehension. It does not just happen in one day. Like any other profession, trading also requires commitment.

Jeremy Siegel, one of the world’s top investing experts, has taken a long, hard, and in-depth look at the market and the stocks that investors should acquire to build long-term wealth. His surprising finding is that the new technologies, expanding industries, and fast-growing countries that stockholders relentlessly seek in the market often lead to poor returns. In fact, growth itself can be an investment trap, luring investors into overpriced stocks and overly competitive industries.

Explore the transformative impact of blockchain and cryptocurrency in "The Future of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain." This concise guide delves into how digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are reshaping finance and other industries, driving the new digital economy. Learn how blockchain technology powers decentralized finance (DeFi), enabling secure, peer-to-peer transactions without traditional banks. The book also covers Ethereum's recent shift to energy-efficient Proof of Stake (PoS), a significant development in the field.

Introducing Dollars and Sense, a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of savings, budgeting, paying off debt, and investing for a secure future.