Futures Investing

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.

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.

Crypto Creations: How Smart Contracts, NFTs, and DeFi Are Shaping the Future offers a clear, engaging look at blockchain’s most transformative applications and the powerful ways they’re redefining finance, ownership, and creativity. Curious about the latest innovations in blockchain? Crypto Creations reveals how Smart Contracts, NFTs, and DeFi are creating new opportunities across industries. With a focus on practical applications and real-world impact, this guide demystifies complex concepts and shows you exactly why these technologies are so significant. In this book, you’ll discover:

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.

"Market Evolution: The Creation, History, and Future of the Stock Market" is an in-depth exploration of one of the most influential institutions in the global economy. From its origins in the early days of trade and commerce to its role in shaping modern finance, this book provides a comprehensive look at the stock market's evolution, key milestones, and enduring impact on businesses, investors, and societies worldwide.

Today’s investment world has a low cost of entry and is more convenient than at any time in history. Easier access to the marketplace for retail investors has made a dazzling array of financial products available. The huge selection of passively managed funds, such as index funds and exchange-traded funds, keeps costs down and allows beginners to build a diverse portfolio without spending long hours doing research.

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.

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.

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.

You see, living without money worries isn’t a fantasy...but if you know the feeling of staring at tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of debt - it sure feels like it. The fact is, the average American now has $38,000 worth of debt. What’s even more shocking is, that figure excludes mortgages! So if breaking from the shackles of debt seems overwhelming, don’t worry - it needn’t be. The good news is, the path to financial freedom is 20 percent knowledge, 80 percent behavior. In fact, you only need to follow a few key principles to turn your financial life around.

In The Meaningful Money Handbook, personal finance expert and podcaster extraordinaire Pete Matthew guides you through everything you need to know and everything you need to do to build a secure financial future for yourself and your family.

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.

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.

Are you one of many people who are curious and even excited about the metaverse and its possibilities? Have you been hearing about NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and the metaverse, and wondering what all of this means for you? Do you want to learn more about the technologies that power the metaverse, but feel overwhelmed with all the information being thrown at you? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. This book will demystify certain aspects of the metaverse, as well as the technologies and developments that form the basis of this new and exciting world.

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.

The Metaverse is a great investment opportunity, and the best thing is that you don't need to be an expert to get started. We are in a new era, and only those who dare to understand, comprehend and take advantage of it, will be able to make a quantum leap financially. In this audiobook, you will learn the basic principles to understand what the Metaverse is and how to take advantage of this new wave that is here to stay. From the most elementary to the most advanced, everything you need to know has been condensed in this audiobook.

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!

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.

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.

Want to crack the code of commodity futures markets? Back to the Futures provides a unique and educational perspective on the world of commodity futures markets, shaped by the personal experiences and professional insights of Dr. Scott Irwin, a leading expert in the field.