Robert Tompkins – författare

In 1989 and 1990 the German capital markets reached a milestone as regulations were clarified regarding the use of derivative products for German institutional and private clients. London and Frankfurt then began to compete in the introduction of futures and options contracts on a variety of underlying instruments. "Bund Options" analyzes this market and explains its current interest to investors. The author is the founder of Minerva Consulting. This book is designed to be of interest to bankers and other practitioners in the capital markets.

Unlike most books on derivative products, Options Explained 2 is a practical guide, covering theoretical concepts only where they are essential to applying options on a wide variety of assets. Written with the emphasis on a practical, straightforward approach, Options Explained succeeds in demystifying what has traditionally been treated as a highly complex product. The 2nd edition also includes over 100 pages of new material, with sections on exotic options, worldwide accounting practices and issues in volatility estimation.

In 1989 and 1990 the German capital markets reached a milestone as regulations were clarified regarding the use of derivative products for German institutional and private clients. This book analyzes this market and explains its current interest to investors.

Serves as an introduction and analysis of exchange traded options. Advantages in the form of their limited risk features and leverage provided are discussed in detail. Above all, their infinite range of trading strategies are considered, as are ways of increasing trading flexibility.

Unlike most books on derivative products, Options Explained 2 is a practical guide, covering theoretical concepts only where they are essential to applying options on a wide variety of assets. Written with the emphasis on a practical, straightforward approach, Options Explained succeeds in demystifying what has traditionally been treated as a highly complex product. The second edition also includes over 100 pages of new material, with sections on exotic options, worldwide accounting practices and issues in volatility estimation.